155 O'Shea Esplanade, Machans Beach, QLD 4878 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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155 O'Shea Esplanade
Machans Beach QLD 4878

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Land area: 512m2
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Property Details for 155 O'Shea Esp, Machans Beach

155 O'Shea Esp, Machans Beach is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 512m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2013.

Building Type
House
Land Size
512m2
Local Government
Cairns Regional
Lot/Plan
8/RP709125

Last Listing description (September 2026)

There are homes by the beach, and then there are homes where the ocean is quite literally part of the view.

Positioned along the waterfront at Machans Beach, 155 O'Shea Esplanade is a character-filled coastal cottage with an outlook that immediately draws your attention beyond the home and towards the Coral Sea.

Set on a 512m allotment, the property carries a fascinating piece of local history, having once served the Machans Beach community as a store and post office. Today, its original character remains part of its appeal, with timber floors, panelled ceilings, louvres, stained glass and timber slatted windows contributing warmth and personality throughout the home.

The open-plan kitchen, living and dining area takes full advantage of the ocean outlook, creating a relaxed central living space where the changing colours of the water and sky become part of the everyday backdrop. Step outside to the front patio and the connection to the coastline becomes even more apparent a place to sit with your morning coffee, watch the day unfold or simply enjoy the sea breeze.

Two bedrooms form part of the main residence, including an ocean-facing main bedroom, while a separate study or second living area provides additional flexibility. Two bathrooms add practicality, and air-conditioning throughout the bedrooms and living spaces provides year-round comfort.

To the rear, the atmosphere changes from open ocean views to the privacy of an established garden. Shaded by mature greenery and dotted with fruit trees, the fully fenced backyard creates a peaceful setting around the rear patio, with paved pathways leading through the garden.

Positioned separately at the rear of the property is a powered and insulated studio with its own patio. Whether used as a creative space, home office, guest retreat or explored for future possibilities, it adds another dimension to an already distinctive property.

And then there is the location itself.

Machans Beach has long held onto something increasingly difficult to find so close to Cairns the relaxed character of a small coastal community. From here, local cafs, dining and the beach are within easy reach, while Smithfield, Cairns Airport and the CBD remain conveniently accessible.

Property features include:

- Absolute waterfront position overlooking the Coral Sea
- Character-filled coastal cottage on 512m
- Two bedrooms and two bathrooms
- Open-plan kitchen, living and dining with ocean views
- Ocean-facing main bedroom
- Front patio overlooking the waterfront
- Separate study or second living area
- Timber floors, panelled ceilings, louvres and stained-glass details
- Air-conditioning to bedrooms and living areas
- Private rear patio overlooking established gardens
- Fully fenced backyard with fruit trees and paved pathways
- Large garden shed
- Separate powered and insulated studio with patio
- Convenient access to local cafs, dining, Cairns Airport and CBD

Some properties are defined by their floor plan. Others are defined by where they stand. At 155 O'Shea Esplanade, it is the combination of history, character and an extraordinary waterfront position that makes this home something genuinely different.

Contact Viji on 0401 659 539 for a private viewing and experience this unique Machans Beach property for yourself.

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. This Office and its Agent provide no guarantees or undertakings concerning the accuracy, completeness, or current nature of the information and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, inaccuracies or misstatements contained herein. Prospective purchasers must undertake their own due diligence, enquiries and assume various searches to verify the information contained herein.

Property History for 155 O'Shea Esp, Machans Beach, QLD 4878

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$450,000
14 Aug 2013
  • 09 Sep 2026
    Listed for Sale OFFERS IN MID-HIGH $900,000s
  • 08 Oct 2025
    Listed for Sale Offers over $889,000
  • 14 Aug 2013
    Sold for $450,000
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About Machans Beach 4878

The size of Machans Beach is approximately 4.0 square kilometres. There are 3 parks, covering nearly 3.4% of the total area. The population of Machans Beach in 2016 was 1051 people. By 2021 the population was 943 showing a population decline of 10.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Machans Beach is 60-69 years. Households in Machans Beach are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Machans Beach work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.20% of the homes in Machans Beach were owner-occupied compared with 68.10% in 2016.

Machans Beach has 524 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Machans Beach have seen a 55.65% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 82.61% increase. As at 31 August 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Machans Beach is $738,040 while the median value for Units is $569,924.
  • Houses have a median rent of $750.
There are currently 13 properties listed for sale, and 6 properties listed for rent in Machans beach on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 25 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Machans beach.

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