5 Templeton Crescent, Douglas, QLD 4814 sold on 20 January 2026 | OnTheHouse
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5 Templeton Crescent
Douglas QLD 4814

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
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Property Details for 5 Templeton Cres, Douglas

5 Templeton Cres, Douglas is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2026. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Douglas in the last 12 months.

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Last Listing description (January 2026)

Tucked into a quiet, established street in the heart of Douglas, this solid block home represents a genuine value-adding opportunity in one of Townsville's most tightly held lifestyle suburbs. With its classic footprint, generous yard and sturdy construction, it offers a live-in now, renovate later proposition that will appeal to a wide range of buyers.

Stepping inside, the home offers a simple yet practical layout, with four bedrooms positioned for household comfort and flexibility. The central living and dining area connects easily to the kitchen, creating a natural hub for everyday activity. While perfectly serviceable, the interiors are due for a cosmetic refresh. New paint throughout, modernised flooring and updated finishes would instantly uplift the space and allow the home's strong bones to shine through.

The property's current condition reflects age rather than neglect, the fundamentals remain sound, but surfaces and finishes are ready for reinvention. The bathroom and kitchen could be retained in the short term, though they offer an excellent base for future updates. For those with a creative eye, thoughtful upgrades here could transform the home from "liveable and comfortable" to a stylish modern residence that complements its surroundings.

Externally, the solid block construction provides durability and low maintenance benefits, with the exterior also primed for a fresh coat of paint to invigorate the façade. The sizeable yard is another standout, providing not only space for everyday lifestyle use, room for kids to play, pets to roam, or gardens to flourish - but also the flexibility for future improvements such as outdoor entertaining, landscaping, or even a pool or shed.

Douglas remains one of Townsville's most desirable enclaves for its balance of suburban calm and daily convenience. From leafy river pathways and parklands to nearby cafés, major shopping centres, James Cook University, Townsville University Hospital and the Army Barracks, this location continues to perform strongly with both families and investors. Homes with renovation potential in Douglas are especially sought after, given the long-term growth and lifestyle benefits on offer.

In its current form, 5 Templeton Crescent presents as a sturdy, liveable and functional home that is simply waiting for a cosmetic facelift. Whether you're looking to roll up your sleeves for a project, add value through renovations, or secure a foothold in a premium location with future upside, this property offers the rare combination of position, potential and practicality, a solid base ready to be reimagined.

Disclaimer: While all care has been taken to ensure the information provided herein is correct, we do not take responsibility for any inaccuracies and we accept no liability for any errors or exclusions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and building age). Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.

Property History for 5 Templeton Cres, Douglas, QLD 4814

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$630,000
20 Jan 2026
Listed for Rent
$460/w
13 Oct 2023
  • 20 Jan 2026
    Sold for $630,000
  • 14 Jan 2026
    Listed for Sale Under Contract
  • 12 Sep 2023
    Listed for Rent $460 / week
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About Douglas 4814

The size of Douglas is approximately 8.8 square kilometres. It has 24 parks covering nearly 13.2% of total area. The population of Douglas in 2016 was 7744 people. By 2021 the population was 7780 showing a population growth of 0.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Douglas is 20-29 years. Households in Douglas are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Douglas work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 47.10% of the homes in Douglas were owner-occupied compared with 45.30% in 2016.

Douglas has 2,866 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Douglas have seen a 81.74% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 120.13% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Douglas is $735,701 while the median value for Units is $459,083.
  • Houses have a median rent of $555 while Units have a median rent of $495.
There are currently 16 properties listed for sale, and 19 properties listed for rent in Douglas on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 170 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Douglas.

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