31 Lancaster Street, Garbutt, QLD 4814 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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31 Lancaster Street
Garbutt QLD 4814

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 86m2
Land area: 809m2
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Property Details for 31 Lancaster St, Garbutt

31 Lancaster St, Garbutt is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 809m2 and floor size of 86m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2014.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1950
Floor Size
86m2
Land Size
809m2
Local Government
Townsville City
Lot/Plan
17/T118397

Last Listing description (September 2026)

To enquire, please email or call 1300 815 051 and enter code 0710Some homes simply provide a place to live. Others become a place where family gathers, friends stay a little longer and every day feels like a holiday.Welcome to **The Tropical Train House**a truly unique property where timeless Queensland character meets relaxed tropical living.Set on a generous **809 m fully fenced block**, this charming Queenslander combines classic character with modern comfort. Beautiful timber floors, light-filled interiors, air conditioning, ceiling fans throughout and NBN connectivity create a welcoming home that's ready to enjoy from day one.The heart of the property is its incredible outdoor living. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, you'll discover a beautifully designed entertaining area complete with a communal outdoor kitchen and a stunning outdoor shower. Whether it's your morning coffee surrounded by birdsong, entertaining family and friends, or simply relaxing after a long day, this space is designed for the North Queensland lifestyle.Adding to the property's unique appeal is a beautifully converted, air-conditioned train with its own bathroom, ideal as a **studio, home office, creative retreat or hobby space**. Downstairs, an additional multipurpose area with its own bathroom provides even more flexibility for extended family, hobbies or working from home.The location is just as impressive. A family-friendly park with playground and open green space is only two doors away, while a nearby bus stop provides convenient public transport. You're also only around 10 minutes from Townsville Airport, the CBD, The Strand, the Cowboys' home ground, Castletown Shopping Centre and many of Townsville's major amenities. Despite its central location, the established tropical gardens create a peaceful and private retreat.Whether you're looking for a family home, space to work from home or simply a property unlike anything else on the market, **The Tropical Train House** offers a lifestyle that's difficult to find and impossible to forget.Property Features* Character Queenslander on a generous 809 m fully fenced block* Three-bedroom home with beautiful timber floors* Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout* NBN connected* New Roof (2024)* Two-car accommodation* Side access on both sides of the property with room for a boat, caravan or trailer* Additional downstairs multipurpose area with bathroom* Beautifully converted, air-conditioned train with bathroom, ideal as a studio, home office, creative retreat or hobby space* Tropical gardens* Outdoor entertaining area with communal kitchen* Stunning outdoor shower* Family park and playground just two doors away* Bus stop nearby* Approximately 10 minutes to Townsville Airport, the CBD, The Strand, the Cowboys' home ground, Castletown Shopping Centre and major amenities* Rental appraisal of approximately **$750 per week** available on request"Some houses are built with timber and tin. Others are built with memories. We hope The Tropical Train House becomes both for you."If you're searching for a home with character, flexibility and a lifestyle that's truly one of a kind, come and discover why we call it **The Tropical Train House**.To enquire, please email or call 1300 815 051 and enter code 0710

Property History for 31 Lancaster St, Garbutt, QLD 4814

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$310,000
30 Aug 2014
  • 03 Aug 2026
    Listed for Sale OFFERS OVER $779,000
  • 30 Aug 2014
    Sold for $310,000
  • 13 Aug 2014
    Listed for Sale $319,000 NEG
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About Garbutt 4814

The size of Garbutt is approximately 12.0 square kilometres. There are 6 parks, covering nearly 1.3% of the total area. The population of Garbutt in 2016 was 2396 people. By 2021 the population was 2309 showing a population decline of 3.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Garbutt is 20-29 years. Households in Garbutt are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Garbutt work in a community and personal service occupation.In 2021, 41.20% of the homes in Garbutt were owner-occupied compared with 37.50% in 2016.

Garbutt has 2,449 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Garbutt have seen a 102.11% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 107.59% increase. As at 31 August 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Garbutt is $645,065 while the median value for Units is $432,869.
  • Houses have a median rent of $570 while Units have a median rent of $450.
There are currently 23 properties listed for sale, and 34 properties listed for rent in Garbutt on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 125 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Garbutt.

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