12 Franklin St, Kelvin Grove is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1925. The property has a land size of 604m2 and floor size of 115m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2022.
Located in the thriving suburb of Kelvin Grove, 4km north of Brisbane CBD, this beautifully kept Queenslander residence offers peace and quiet in an incredibly convenient locale. Brimming with character and surrounded by copious greenery that provides much desired privacy, it is only once you enter that you will immediately see that this is not just a house, but a true home.
Built in the traditional style, the property retains many of its original features. Adored VJ walls and decorative ceilings lend timeless charm to the space, while plush carpets provide extra warmth and cosiness. A spacious central living room forms the heart of the home and flows directly through to the adjoining kitchen and dining room. The central kitchen, complete with gas cooking, offers plenty of smart storage options and preparation space. It effortlessly services the home, however, lends scope to update and add your own personal touches to create your ultimate culinary haven. With direct access from the kitchen and dining room to the covered deck via French doors, this is an ideal place to relax and entertain family and friends, year-round. Accommodation consists of two large bedrooms with built-in robes, including the stunning front-facing master bedroom with direct access to the sunroom, balcony, and sleepout. The stylish, tiled bathroom is appointed with both a luxurious bathtub and separate shower. The centrepiece of this room is a unique stained-glass window, depicting Brown Lake on Stradbroke Island. A second bathroom on the lower level is ideal for those times when you have a house full of guests.
Visitors frequently remark on this property's lovely garden, which offers a calm and leafy oasis and enhances its overall beauty. You will love relaxing with a cup of coffee or glass of wine on the garden seat, carved and stained from Australian timber and nestled in a peaceful corner of the garden.
Additional features of this delightful character home include:
Huge multi-purpose room on the lower level
Extensive under-house storage
Internal laundry on the lower level
Single carport
Large water tank and all-round garden watering system
Yearly pest management checks have been performed
Kelvin Grove is ideally situated close to public transport links. You will find buses to the city at the top of Franklin Street. You can also enjoy a pleasant 50-minute walk to the city via the Roma Street Botanical Gardens. Kelvin Grove College, the QUT Campus, and the Royal Brisbane Hospital are all within walking distance, and Kelvin Grove offers numerous lovely shops, cafes, and other amenities for you to discover. Looking ahead to 2032, this is the ideal locale for anyone looking for a ringside view of the Brisbane Olympics.
If you are looking for the perfect mix of tranquillity and convenience, this is the home for you. Your personal inspection is recommended.
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The size of Kelvin Grove is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 7.5% of total area. The population of Kelvin Grove in 2016 was 7927 people. By 2021 the population was 7909 showing a population decline of 0.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kelvin Grove is 20-29 years. Households in Kelvin Grove are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kelvin Grove work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 33.10% of the homes in Kelvin Grove were owner-occupied compared with 32.10% in 2016.
Kelvin Grove has 4,119 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kelvin Grove have seen a 74.17% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 103.83% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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