12/281-283 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD 4870 sold on 17 November 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 17 Nov 2025 for $660,000

12/281-283 Esplanade
Cairns North QLD 4870

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
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Property Details for 12/281-283 Esplanade, Cairns North

12/281-283 Esplanade, Cairns North is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Apartment with 1 parking spaces. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2025. There are other 2 bedroom Apartment sold in Cairns North in the last 12 months.

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Apartment

Last Listing description (November 2025)

Modern and perfectly positioned at the quiet end of the iconic Cairns Esplanade, this third-floor apartment captures sweeping water views and a relaxed coastal lifestyle in the exclusive complex of "Kingfisher".

Featuring a spacious open-plan living area that flows seamlessly onto the balcony, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the sea views and coconut palm outlook. The central kitchen is fitted with granite benchtops and stainless-steel appliances and the master bedroom includes an ensuite for added comfort and privacy.

Residents enjoy secure basement parking, lift access and a resort-style pool, all just a short stroll to cafes, restaurants, the Lagoon, and Cairns CBD.

Just some of the many features include:
- Prime Esplanade waterfront location with sea views
- Open-plan living and dining
- Cental kitchen with stone benchtops & stainless-steel appliances
- Private balcony, ideal for relaxing
- Two large bedrooms with built in robes and both with balconies
- Two bathrooms, ensuite to master
- Generous 112m2 apartment
- Secure basement car parking with lift access
- Resort-style swimming pool and tropical surrounds
- Positioned at the quiet end of the Esplanade
- Easy walk to restaurants, cafes, Lagoon and the CBD
- Catchment zone of Cairns High and Edge Hill School

You will love waking up to ocean breezes and morning walks along the Esplanade - enjoy breakfast at nearby cafes, relax by the pool or entertain friends on the balcony.

Body Corporate: $2,400 a quarter
AirBNB: $300 per night

This sought after apartment offers low-maintenance living in one of Cairns’ most desirable waterfront locations, hurry and call Alli to inspect!

Property History for 12/281-283 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD 4870

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$660,000
17 Nov 2025
  • 17 Nov 2025
    Sold for $660,000
  • 04 Nov 2025
    Listed for Sale Alli gets it SOLD!
  • 24 Dec 2012
    Sold for $335,000
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About Cairns North 4870

The size of Cairns North is approximately 2.9 square kilometres. There are 6 parks, covering nearly 9.7% of the total area. The population of Cairns North in 2016 was 5191 people. By 2021 the population was 5334 showing a population growth of 2.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Cairns North is 20-29 years. Households in Cairns North are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Cairns North work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 33.80% of the homes in Cairns North were owner-occupied compared with 29.20% in 2016.

Cairns North has 3,987 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cairns North have seen a 62.10% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 103.05% increase. As at 31 May 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Cairns North is $815,536 while the median value for Units is $493,991.
  • Houses have a median rent of $670 while Units have a median rent of $540.
There are currently 33 properties listed for sale, and 15 properties listed for rent in Cairns north on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 257 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Cairns north.

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