O'Keeffe Residence

O'Keeffe Residence is a heritage-listed historic house in Katherine, Northern Territory, located in the town centre area of Katherine. It is listed on the Northern Territory Heritage Register as an example of early residential development in Katherine. The residence is associated with the early settlement and post-war growth of the town and retains characteristics of vernacular tropical housing adapted to the region's climate.

Visitors can expect to view a heritage-listed residential building from the public street frontage in central Katherine. The site is a private residence and is not operated as a public museum, so interior access is not available. The setting is a residential streetscape within walking distance of the Katherine town centre and Katherine River area. Visitors can observe the exterior form, materials and tropical design features typical of mid-20th century housing in the Northern Territory.

O'Keeffe Residence is listed on the Northern Territory Heritage Register for its historical association with the development of Katherine as a service town. It represents residential construction from the mid-20th century period and reflects building techniques and materials adapted to the tropical climate of the Top End. The place contributes to understanding the pattern of settlement and housing in Katherine following its establishment as a key regional centre.

The residence holds cultural significance as a representative example of community housing heritage in Katherine and as part of the town's historic streetscape. It is valued by the local community for its connection to Katherine's social history and built heritage.