Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Positioned on just under five acres in sought-after Howard Springs, 151 Hillier Road offers the rare chance to purchase a substantial rural property where the structural framework is already in place, allowing you to complete the home to your own style, taste and budget.Constructed around 1993, the residence has been built with solid brick walls, steel columns and timber roof trusses, creating a durable foundation ready for its next chapter. French doors and large louvre windows have already been installed, allowing excellent natural light and airflow throughout the home while embracing the Territory lifestyle.Surrounding the residence, a timber deck extends across the front and one side of the home, providing an inviting outdoor living space overlooking the established lawns and surrounding bushland. Mature bamboo and native trees create both privacy and character, while the gently sloping block offers excellent drainage and a pleasant natural outlook.Practical infrastructure has already been established with a bore onsite, power to structure, water tank and pressure pump, large double carport and a 40-foot shipping container providing secure storage. An enclosed covered awning adjoining the container offers additional flexibility, whether for chickens, equipment or future projects.Whether you're looking to create your forever rural home or secure a lifestyle property with genuine potential to add value, this is a rare opportunity to finish a home exactly the way you've always imagined. With quality acreage becoming increasingly difficult to secure in Howard Springs, the groundwork has already been done-the finishing touches are yours to create.Key Features: Just under five acres of gently sloping land with approximately 75 metres of Hillier Road frontage Main residence is uncoded and constructed circa 1993 with solid brick walls, steel columns and timber roof trusses Internal living areas ready for the next owner to complete and personalise French doors and large louvre windows already installed throughout the home Timber entertaining deck wrapping around the front and one side of the residence Large double carport with ample clearance for 4WDs and rural vehicles Power to structure Bore supplying the property Water tank positioned behind the kitchen with pressure pump housed under cover 40-foot shipping container providing secure storage Covered enclosed awning adjoining the container, ideal for chickens or additional storage Semi-cleared house yard with established lawns, bamboo and mature native trees Dry block with good natural fall and plenty of quality native timber remaining Excellent opportunity to finish the home exactly the way you want itLocation & Lifestyle Howard Springs continues to be one of Darwin's most desirable rural addresses, offering the perfect balance between peaceful acreage living and everyday convenience. Families enjoy easy access to Howard Springs Primary School, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, local childcare facilities and nearby shopping at Humpty Doo and Coolalinga. Howard Springs Nature Park, the Howard Springs Tavern, golf course, veterinary services and numerous sporting facilities are all just a short drive away, while Palmerston CBD can be reached in around 20 minutes and Darwin CBD in approximately 35 minutes.
The size of Howard Springs is approximately 78.3 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 26.1% of the total area. The population of Howard Springs in 2016 was 5132 people. By 2021 the population was 3153 showing a population decline of 38.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Howard Springs is 50-59 years. Households in Howard Springs are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Howard Springs work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 80.20% of the homes in Howard Springs were owner-occupied compared with 78.90% in 2016.
Howard Springs has 1,265 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Howard Springs have seen a 30.42% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 17.44% increase. As at 31 August 2026:
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