181 Howard Kennedy Drive, Babinda, QLD 4861 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
FOR SALE

181 Howard Kennedy Drive
Babinda QLD 4861

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 4
Floor area: 128m2
Land area: 2023m2
This property is currently on the market
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Property Details for 181 Howard Kennedy Dr, Babinda

181 Howard Kennedy Dr, Babinda is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 2023m2 and floor size of 128m2.This Property is currently listed for sale with CAIRNS PROPERTY OFFICE

Building Type
House
Year Built
1940
Floor Size
128m2
Land Size
2023m2
Local Government
Cairns Regional
Lot/Plan
11/RP702936

Last Listing description (July 2026)

Set on a spacious 2,023sqm (-acre) flat and usable parcel, this charming low-set character home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort and opportunity. With four well-sized bedrooms, a central modern bathroom and a handy study nook. Having been previously renovated, the home combines modern conveniences with its original character.

You will appreciate the home's character features, including polished timber floors, tongue-and-groove (T&G) ceilings and selected walls, creating warmth and timeless appeal. The previously updated kitchen is well-appointed with an island bench, making it the heart of the home for everyday living and entertaining.

A welcoming timber front porch provides the perfect spot to relax with your morning coffee, while the expansive rear patio overlooks the huge backyard and picturesque cane fields beyond, offering a peaceful outlook.

The fully usable block provides exceptional space and flexibility, featuring side access to a large shed with 15 amp power recently installed, a concrete floor, plus ample room to add an additional shed, swimming pool or create your dream outdoor oasis (Subject to Council Approval). Recent Colourbond fencing along one side of the property and 8.5 KW solar system installed, October 2025.

You will be pleased to know there are a variety of fruit trees grown on the property including, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Lime, Keffir lime, Orange and Paw Paw.

Located just minutes from the heart of Babinda, you'll enjoy easy access to local shops, schools, cafs and everyday amenities, while the stunning Babinda Boulders are only a short drive away. Positioned approximately one hour from Cairns CBD, Babinda offers a relaxed tropical lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty and a welcoming community.

For more information or to express your interest, please contact the agents below.

Robyn Hawley-Whitton | robyn@cpo.com.au | 0488 071 007
Ben Whitton | ben@cpo.com.au | 0409 343 474

Property History for 181 Howard Kennedy Dr, Babinda, QLD 4861

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$415,000
24 Dec 2023
Listed for Rent
$220/w
29 Nov 2010
  • 30 Jun 2026
    Listed for Sale Offers Over $699,000 Considered
  • 24 Dec 2023
    Sold for $415,000
  • 18 Dec 2023
    Listed for Sale SOLD by Robyn Hawley-Whitton
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About Babinda 4861

The size of Babinda is approximately 40.0 square kilometres. There are 9 parks, covering nearly 2.1% of the total area. The population of Babinda in 2016 was 1253 people. By 2021 the population was 1287 showing a population growth of 2.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Babinda is 60-69 years. Households in Babinda are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Babinda work in a community and personal service occupation.In 2021, 65.60% of the homes in Babinda were owner-occupied compared with 61.00% in 2016.

Babinda has 748 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Babinda have seen a 101.44% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 193.08% increase. As at 31 May 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Babinda is $476,864 while the median value for Units is $415,301.
  • Houses have a median rent of $255.
There are currently 18 properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in Babinda on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 26 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Babinda.

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