23 Cay Street, Saunders Beach, QLD 4818 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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23 Cay Street
Saunders Beach QLD 4818

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 9
Car spaces: 10
Floor area: 500m2
Land area: 1609m2
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Property Details for 23 Cay St, Saunders Beach

23 Cay St, Saunders Beach is a 10 bedroom, 9 bathroom Unit with 10 parking spaces and was built in 1985. The property has a land size of 1609m2 and floor size of 500m2.This Property is currently listed for sale with Harcourts Kingsberry Townsville

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1985
Floor Size
500m2
Land Size
1609m2
Local Government
Townsville City
Lot/Plan
33/RP747192

Last Listing description (April 2026)

An exceptional opportunity to secure an absolute beachfront unit complex in the Northern Beaches of Townsville. Positioned directly on the sand in Saunders Beach, this tightly held complex offers immediate income, flexible management options and long-term coastal growth potential.Opportunities to secure true absolute beachfront property along the North Queensland tropical coast are becoming increasingly rare. Saunders Beach is particularly unique, as it has retained its quiet seaside charm without high-rise development, offering a peaceful coastal environment that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. Properties such as this not only provide an exceptional lifestyle opportunity but also represent a scarce coastal asset with strong long-term land-banking potential.Set on a substantial 1,609m allotment with approximately 36.1 metres of direct beach frontage, this is a rare landholding where the ocean quite literally becomes your backyard. With all nine units currently leased, the property delivers reliable returns from day one, while offering flexibility through the largest unit for an owner-occupier or resident manager or tenancy (currently tenanted)Whether you choose to live onsite, appoint management, or continue the existing tenancy arrangements, this is a versatile coastal asset suited to a range of investment strategies.PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS Absolute beachfront position on 1,609m Approx. 36.1m direct beach frontage Uninterrupted ocean views with tropical garden surrounds Solid block construction Individually metered electricity across all nine units 10 on-site car parks (8 resident + 2 manager)ACCOMMODATIONEight Fully Airconditioned Units Three studio-style units (facing back courtyard) Four one-bedroom beachfront units One studiio style beachfront unit with disabilty fitout Dining areas and private bathrooms Furniture varies throughout the units with stoves in kitchenNinth unit _ Private Upstairs Manager's / Owner's Apartment (Leased) Expansive wraparound balcony capturing sweeping ocean and island views Three generous bedrooms (or two plus reception/office) Mix of built-ins, air conditioning and ceiling fans Spacious kitchen with ample bench and storage space Open-plan living and dining overlooking the beachfront Well-appointed bathroomOUTDOOR AND SHARED FACILITIES Landscaped tropical gardens with BBQ and alfresco areas 6m x 12m absolute beachfront resort-style swimming pool overlooking the ocean Shared laundry facilities Storage room adjacent to laundry Storage shed (single garage) Direct access from lawn to sandLOCATION - SAUNDERS BEACCH Approximately 20 minutes north of Townsville's CBD, Saunders Beach is a quiet coastal village known for its relaxed atmosphere and uninterrupted beachfront. With no roads between the property and the sand, the outlook remains unspoilt and protected.WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS APART Absolute beachfront complexes of this scale are exceptionally rare Immediate income stream with future growth potential (currently approx $2990 rent per week) Flexible ownership and management options Significant long-term redevelopment potential (STCA) Irreplaceable coastal landholding in a tightly held marketFor buyers seeking a high-performing coastal investment, a lifestyle change, or a strategic beachfront hold, this property represents a rare and compelling opportunity.Absolute beachfront assets of this calibre with immediate returns are tightly held for good reason.If you can see the value in securing land where the ocean is your front garden, I would be delighted to provide further information and arrange a private inspection. Please reach out at your convenience - I look forward to assisting you. Ocean to Acres where lifestyle meets smart investment.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 23 Cay St, Saunders Beach, QLD 4818

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,050,000
03 May 2022
Listed for Rent
$280/w
11 Sep 2023
  • 23 Sep 2025
    Listed for Sale Offers Over $2,000,000
  • 03 May 2022
    Sold for $1,050,000
  • 21 Apr 2022
    Listed for Sale Offers over 1 Million Dollars
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About Saunders Beach 4818

The size of Saunders Beach is approximately 2.8 square kilometres. The population of Saunders Beach in 2016 was 409 people. By 2021 the population was 385 showing a population decline of 5.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Saunders Beach is 60-69 years. Households in Saunders Beach are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Saunders Beach work in a community and personal service occupation.In 2021, 71.70% of the homes in Saunders Beach were owner-occupied compared with 67.10% in 2016.

Saunders Beach has 234 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Saunders Beach have seen a 111.29% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 88.82% increase. As at 31 March 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Saunders Beach is $602,483 while the median value for Units is $713,037.
  • Houses have a median rent of $350.
There are currently 1 property listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Saunders beach on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 17 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Saunders beach.

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