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35/173 Esplanade

Cairns North QLD 4870

2
2
1
117 m²
Unit
Last sold for $810,000
David HallDavid Hall, last sold this property on 08 January 2026 after 63 days on market.

Overview

EXPLORE. PURCHASING A LIFESTYLE – NOT JUST AN APARTMENT! "181 The Esplanade" – Eighth Floor

Positioned on the iconic Cairns esplanade, on the eighth floor and coming in at 117sqm on title, this renovated apartment is modern, spacious and move-in ready. Well-regarded Cairns local builders, My Build Solutions, completed this renovation in late 2021. Having a tasteful neutral palette, everything from the bathrooms, laundry, flooring, lighting and the kitchen has been updated, there is nothing for the new owner to do other than to move in, place their furniture and soak up the views of palm trees and the Coral Sea. When tired of the ocean, one may retire to the rear balcony which overlooks Mount Whitfield, Edge Hill and beyond. This central location provides access to many local amenities and a fantastic lock up and leave lifestyle. Features Include: - Central kitchen with Bosch electric cooking, integrated dishwasher, excellent Smartstone benchtop space including breakfast bar, plumbing for the fridge, microwave nook and loads of storage including integrated bin drawer and appliance cupboard. - Open plan living and dining with built-in wall hung entertainment unit, opening onto the front balcony with views of the Esplanade, Coral Sea and East Trinity beyond - Generous primary suite with built-in wardrobe, amazing ensuite with large walk-in dual head shower, tiled bench, wall-hung vanity, this room has two sliding doors opening onto the large rear balcony - Second bedroom with built-in wardrobe and built-in office cabinetry - Main bathroom with large walk-in dual head shower and wall-hung vanity - Separate laundry with plenty of extra storage space - Ducted air-conditioning throughout, all windows have plantation shutters, the sliding doors have shier curtains, and the balconies have SunMaster privacy awnings - Other features include new internal ceiling linings to allow for flush mount LED lighting throughout, updated doors, soft-close cabinetry drawers and 2 pac shaker style cabinet doors in the kitchen - Remote-control all-weather access lock-up garage with single car space, very close to one of two newly refurbished lifts that will take you directly to your floor, and there is also a rubbish chute for convenience - Secure key and fob access to the building, entrances on Esplanade and Lake Street - Saltwater swimming pool, spa, sauna and onsite managers in the complex - Currently owner occupied and available for immediate possession, the rental appraisal for this property is $900+ per week for a long-term tenancy or significantly more if rented furnished as a holiday rental - Body Corporate Fees of approximately $17k, council rates approximately $3,200 per annum - "181 The Esplanade" was built in 1990, there are 37 lots in this well-maintained complex Located in the Cairns State High School and Parramatta State School catchment zones, next door to Cairns Base Hospital, 1.9km to Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Quick access to International and Domestic Airports, Tobruk Memorial Pool, Cairns North Community Health, Botanical Gardens, Tanks Arts Centre, Red Arrow Circuit Lookout and more. Call David Hall on 0491 332 700 to inspect today.

Features

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 carspace
1 garage space
117 m² floor area
Unit

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom units sold in Cairns North over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 35/173 Esplanade is $445k.

Median value
$445k
Estimated value range
$235k - $810k
Median days on market
33
Estimated value trend
24%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Cairns North. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 35/173 Esplanade

2026
Sold
$810,000
Private Sale/Treaty on 08 Jan 2026 by David Hall, of Ray White Cairns

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96% of sellers in Cairns North reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 2 bedroom units in Cairns North

In the last 12 months, 59 two-bedroom units similar to 35/173 Esplanade, have been sold.

This represents a 10% increase in two-bedroom units sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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