71 Lake Street, Cairns City, QLD 4870 sold on 25 March 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 25 Mar 2026 for $273,000

71 Lake Street
Cairns City QLD 4870

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 52m2
Land area: 1065m2
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Property Details for 71 Lake St, Cairns City

71 Lake St, Cairns City is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1996. The property has a land size of 1065m2 and floor size of 52m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2026. There are other 1 bedroom Unit sold in Cairns City in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1996
Floor Size
52m2
Land Size
1065m2
Local Government
Cairns Regional
Lot/Plan
1/BUP104375

Last Listing description (July 2026)

Positioned in the heart of the city, this well-appointed 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment presents an outstanding opportunity for savvy investors seeking strong returns and consistent occupancy.

Currently operating as a successful short-term holiday rental, this property delivers an impressive turnover and is perfectly suited for Airbnb or holiday letting. With high demand from both business and leisure travelers, it offers immediate income potential from day one.

The apartment features a modern layout, a private balcony with stunning city views, and access to a resort-style pool, making it highly appealing to guests year-round. Located within a secure complex with underground parking, it provides both comfort and convenience in a premium urban setting.

Key Features:

- 1 spacious bedroom, 1 modern bathroom
- Secure underground parking
- Private balcony with city views
- Resort-style pool within the complex
- Proven high-performing short-term rental
- Strong occupancy and turnover rates
- Positioned in a prime CBD location

Whether youre expanding your portfolio or entering the short-term rental market, this is a rare chance to secure a low-maintenance, high-demand investment in a blue-chip location.

$9,972.00 - Body corp. fees inclusive of electricity and water
Rates - $3200.00

Property History for 71 Lake St, Cairns City, QLD 4870

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$273,000
25 Mar 2026
  • 14 Apr 2026
    Listed for Sale $299,000
  • 25 Mar 2026
    Sold for $273,000
  • 17 Jul 2019
    Listed for Sale Offers Over $1,699,000
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About Cairns City 4870

The size of Cairns City is approximately 2.1 square kilometres. There are 3 parks, covering nearly 6.3% of the total area. The population of Cairns City in 2016 was 2737 people. By 2021 the population was 3616 showing a population growth of 32.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Cairns City is 20-29 years. Households in Cairns City are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Cairns City work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 47.30% of the homes in Cairns City were owner-occupied compared with 46.40% in 2016.

Cairns City has 3,417 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cairns City have seen a 60.75% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 56.07% increase. As at 31 July 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Cairns City is $734,411 while the median value for Units is $606,586.
  • Houses have a median rent of $488 while Units have a median rent of $600.
There are currently 47 properties listed for sale, and 28 properties listed for rent in Cairns city on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 149 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Cairns city.

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