79 Arthur St, Fortitude Valley is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 465m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2023.
Renovators, home builders and developers have just hit the jackpot with this extraordinary inner-city opportunity! On a generous 465 sqm, this character-laden home is ready for a revamp with this allotment being LMR2 zoned and ready for a two to three storey mixed-use project (STCA). Flood-free with zero overlays or easements on the property, there's literally nothing stopping you from seeing your grand plans or wildest dreams to fruition!
A snapshot of its most spectacular highlights:
- Phenomenal inner-city property: 465 sqm of LMR2 zoned land ready for a two to three storey mixed-use project with no flooding, overlays, or easements
- Character-laden brick home with six multi-purpose rooms across two levels, five carpeted bedrooms with ornate cornices, two bathrooms, a lounge/dining room and a huge eat-in kitchen with modern neutral cabinetry - renovation potential
- Downstairs offering another five multi-purpose rooms for your needs
- Cosy covered patio overlooking lengthy fenced backyard plus water tank and solar panels included
- Just 2 km from Brisbane CBD and metres to buses, trains, James Street Market, Howard Smith Wharves, childcare and primary school
- Parklands and river walks a stroll away plus within prominent Fortitude Valley Secondary College and Kelvin Grove College catchments
- 13 km to Brisbane Airport
In a phenomenal position, just 2 km from Brisbane's CBD and metres from buses, trains, James Street Market, Howard Smith Wharves, and the local primary school, this property is primed for soaring returns and superior lifestyle benefits.
Parklands and river walks abound in the area for the utmost in peaceful living, all while teeming with trendy cafes, bustling shops, upmarket restaurants and bars, an abundance of music venues, and endless opportunities for career advancement. Gasworks Plaza is also just a leisurely walk away and one of the trendiest precincts to be in in Brisbane.
For families, the area is a godsend too since it sits within the prominent Fortitude Valley Secondary College and Kelvin Grove State College catchments, with childcare a stroll away and prestigious Brisbane Grammar, Brisbane Girls Grammar, and St Joseph's College all within easy reach.
- 280 m to bus stop
- 550 m to James Street Market
- 650 m to Howard Smith Wharves
- 650 m to Little Ducks Childcare New Farm
- 800 m to New Farm State School
- 900 m to Fortitude Valley Train Station
- 1 km to Teneriffe Park
- 1.1 km to Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
- 1.2 km to Gasworks Plaza
- 1.3 km to Teneriffe Ferry Terminal
- 1.5 km to New Farm Park
- 1.7 km to New Farm River Walk
- 1.9 km to St Joseph's College
- 2 km to Brisbane CBD
- 2 km to New Farm Park
- 1.4 km to All Hallow's School
- 2.5 km to Brisbane Girls Grammar School
- 2.6 km to Brisbane Grammar School
- 3.2 km to Queensland University of Technology
- 3.8 km to Kelvin Grove State College
With so much within the immediate vicinity, you can already begin to see why this is an unmissable opportunity.
The double-storey brick home itself is full of character and already includes solar panels to help power it and keep it green. In original condition, it boasts a versatile layout and is full of quaint features which could all be enhanced and brought into the modern era with a stylish renovation.
Starting off you'll find an oversized single garage out front that offers car parking and storage. It branches off to five multi-purpose rooms downstairs which could be used to house relatives or a home business.
At the back sits a cosy covered patio that overlooks the lengthy fenced backyard complete with a water tank. A neat, shared bathroom is accessible via the patio while a set of stairs will take you up to the main part of the house and the final multi-purpose room upstairs.
This upper floor is populated by five retro carpeted bedrooms with ornate cornices, a second shared bathroom, and a spacious combined lounge and dining room. Bringing the tour to an end is the huge eat-in kitchen with neutral modern cabinetry and plenty of laminate benchtops to cater to a large family.
Undeniably full of potential, this property is in the ideal location to capitalise on the exceptional proximity and create a new apartment or townhouse complex. Alternatively, it's a wonderful chance for you to upgrade your family's lifestyle by embarking on an exciting renovation project or completely new build that will fulfill your needs and desires.
Don't delay - contact Jackson Chow today before this property is sold!
Sunnyvale Pty Ltd with Sunnybank Districts P/L T/A LJ Hooker Property Partners
ABN 39 633 082 112 / 21 107 068 020
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The size of Fortitude Valley is approximately 1.4 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 1.5% of total area. The population of Fortitude Valley in 2016 was 6978 people. By 2021 the population was 9708 showing a population growth of 39.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fortitude Valley is 20-29 years. Households in Fortitude Valley are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fortitude Valley work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 17.60% of the homes in Fortitude Valley were owner-occupied compared with 21.00% in 2016.
Fortitude Valley has 8,302 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fortitude Valley have seen a -43.32% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 74.32% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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