THE Far North has long been regarded as a popular tourist destination and now it’s becoming a popular choice among families to settle down and raise their children.
The natural beauty of the region is the obvious reason homebuyers are drawn to the Far North, however affordability in comparison to the quality of life, improving infrastructure and services alongside a solid workforce make compelling reasons to live and buy property in the Far North.
Families can escape the congestion and stress of the major cities, yet still be confident their children will have the necessary opportunities to chase their goals, from the comfort of their laid-back Far Northern home.
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Central Realty Mareeba director Remo Esposito said families were after at least three bedrooms, work and school proximity, either a decent backyard or easy access to parks and a house that was ready to move into, not requiring upgrades or improvements in a family-friendly area.
“We’ve always been an affordable region and it does’t surprise me there are options (under $250,000) for family homes up here,” he said.
“You compare $250,000 to the major cities and there you can pay more for just a block of land sometimes, but the quality you can get for that price range here (in a house) is excellent.”
These are just 10 of the many family ready homes under $250,000 on the Far Northern market.
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80 Bryant St, Tully is just one of many quality homes in Far North Queensland under $250,000.
$165,000
3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Sitting on a massive 2000sq m block is this highset open-plan house ready for an active family chasing yards of space.
The fenced block with an expansive garden makes it perfectly safe for kids who love exploring and the property is only minutes away from the local primary and high schools and Tully’s main street with all shopping needs covered.
22 Petersen St, Mareeba is just one of many quality homes in Far North Queensland under $250,000.
3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car
$190,000
Located at the northern end of town, this neat and tidy three-bedroom home has plenty of potential for a family. There is plenty of room for the kids to enjoy the outdoors on this fully fenced, spacious 1055sq m property.
Only a short drive into the town’s centre this home offers a quiet lifestyle, with the conveniences of modern internal finishes including an updated kitchen. This home also features aluminium framed sliding windows and is partially security screened.
443 Silkwood Japoon Rd, Silkwood is just one of many quality homes in Far North Queensland under $250,000.
443 Silkwood Japoon Rd, Silkwood
3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car
$195,000
For families chasing a rural getaway but access to schools and the nearby Innisfail CBD, this Silkwood home is ideally located. Recently renovated to include modern interior finishes, the bright and breezy home is on a private 1706sq m block, five minutes from school and less than 20 to Innisfail.
80 Mourilyan Rd, East Innisfail is just one of many quality homes in Far North Queensland under $250,000.
80 Mourilyan Rd, East Innisfail
3 bed, 1 bath, 3 car
$195,000
Walking distance to schools and to the Innisfail CBD, this spacious home is perfect for busy families who are always on the go. But the three-bedroom renovated home with an updated kitchen is also close to nearby picturesque walking tracks with river views for when it’s time to slow down. The double-storey home is on a large 800sq m block and has room downstairs for an additional living area or a workshop.
4 Jirimandi Cl, Wonga Beach is just one of many quality homes in Far North Queensland under $250,000.
3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
$219,000
Busy parents will be easily drawn to this Wonga Beach home that is labelled a “low-maintenance” block house. This well-maintained, tidy beach home is located in a quiet street on a fenced 800sq m block with no rear neighbours and only a few minutes walk to the beach and Wonga Beach State School. Kids creating a mess won’t be a worry as it’s tiled throughout and every bedroom includes airconditioning as does the open-plan kitchen and living area.
4 Hambling St, Dimbulah is just one of many quality homes in Far North Queensland under $250,000.
$225,000
3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car
This well-loved home fits the bill for family friendly living and is ready to move into. It enjoys great street appeal on a large 792sq m corner block, in the heart of Dimbulah and only minutes from the Dimbulah P-10 State School and St Anthony’s primary school. The partly-fenced home includes three airconditioned bedrooms, a breezeway to the side between the house and garage making for a great entertainment area and a large vegetable garden.
37 Kalkuri Cl, Wonga Beach is just one of many quality homes in Far North Queensland under $250,000.
$239,000
4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car
A four-bedroom property only metres from the beach, and even closer to the local shops for under $250,000 is a rare find anywhere. This Wonga Beach home is perfect for families on an 808sq m block with no rear neighbours, at the end of a safe and quiet street. The school bus pick up is only 200m down the street. An open-plan living area spills into a side veranda making it great for indoor-outdoor living. And Mossman is only 10 minutes away – the region’s local supply hub.
110 River Avenue, Mighell is just one of many quality homes in Far North Queensland under $250,000.
$249,000
5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
This “charming Queenslander” on the riverfront has been fully renovated to include a large timber kitchen with quality new appliances. With five bedrooms, it’s perfect for the modern family with enough room for an office as well as an arts and crafts room. Less than five minutes to the Innisfail CBD, a family would have easy access to all the town’s conveniences while enjoying outdoor living on this 1012sq m block.
13 Riverview Terrace, Mareeba is just one of many quality homes in Far North Queensland under $250,000.
$249,000
3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car
This hardwood timber beauty is located less than 1km to both primary schools and shopping centres and after some recent renovations, it’s ready for a family to move in and enjoy their new home. The tidy fenced 850sq m property features freshly polished timber floors, fresh paint to the bedrooms and new airconditioning in the living area. All bedrooms come with built-in cupboards. Outside there is an undercover entertainment area with direct access from the spacious kitchen.
16 Denver St, White Rock is just one of many quality homes in Far North Queensland under $250,000.
$249,000
4 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
Enjoy everything Cairns has to offer just 15 minutes from the CBD on this large four-bedroom home sitting on a 700sq m block. There are multiple public and private schools within five minutes and just across the highway is the Mount Sheridan Plaza, taking care of all shopping needs. The fully fenced property offers enough yard space for the kids or room to expand.
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