51 Rusden Street, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059 sold on 29 April 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 29 Apr 2026 for $1,450,000

51 Rusden Street
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
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Property Details for 51 Rusden St, Kelvin Grove

51 Rusden St, Kelvin Grove is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1900. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2026. There are other 6 bedroom House sold in Kelvin Grove in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1900
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
14/RP20414

Last Listing description (September 2018)

Three-level Colonial with dual living options

51 Rusden St, Kelvin Grove is brimming with potential in more ways than one. Set over 3 levels in a quiet street a stones throw from Kelvin Grove Village and Kelvin Grove State College, its size and functionality are a rare find so close to the city.
This home provides a great opportunity for a large or combined family unit (or even a multigenerational family unit) to all have plenty of space for living. Alternatively separate out the bottom level into its own self-contained unit and rent out via AirBnB for a little extra income. With seven bedrooms and two large living spaces the options are truly endless.
Key Features:

-7 Large bedrooms split over the 3 levels (5 upstairs and 1 each on the two lower levels).
-3 Bathrooms with the main bathroom including a separate shower and bath.
-Master bedroom suite with his and hers walk in robes, air conditioning and ensuite, as well as plenty of room for a seating area or study nook.
-Spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living on the middle level with wood fire heating and beautiful French doors opening out to the main balcony.
-3 Decks and a paved courtyard providing ample entertaining space.
-Elevated leafy outlook, with great privacy.
-Beautiful original colonial features, including timber flooring and VJ's on the upper level, original fretwork and French doors still in place.
-Move straight in and enjoy this lovely farm house style home or renovate into a spectacular family home with a mix of old-world charm and modern conveniences.
-With so many bedrooms it would also make a great rental property, or separate the bottom level to get the best of both worlds - family home and rental income.
Layout:
The front door enters the middle level, which is where you will find the central living area of the home. A large timber kitchen overlooks the dining and living areas that open out to the rear timber deck via folding glass doors. With an elevated leafy outlook, wood fire heater and traditional features, this is definitely the heart of the home. Also on this level is a huge front room, currently used as a bedroom and also a garage/storeroom.
On the lower level you will find the laundry, a separate toilet and shower, bedroom and living area. This space is so versatile and could be used as a teenagers retreat, guest wing or even as an income generating rental apartment. French doors open to the second timber deck with steps that lead to the shaded paved courtyard.
The top level is the original colonial cottage, complete with front verandah, double hung windows, high ceilings and beautiful fretwork. The main bedroom can be found at the rear and features his and hers walk-in robes, air conditioning and an ensuite. Another 4 bedrooms occupy this level along with the main bathroom.
The Location:
-Kelvin Grove State College Catchment (600m)
-600m to Kelvin Grove Village
-3km drive to the CBD
-1.6km to Brisbane Grammar School
-2km to St Ambrose's Primary School
-Close to parks, restaurants, shops and cafes.
Ask any resident of Kelvin Grove what they love about the suburb and they will tell you how convenient it is. Only 3km northwest of Brisbane's CBD and close to major arterial roads, the location makes travel to all areas of Brisbane, including the airport 16 minutes away, a breeze.
The Kelvin Grove Urban Village is no doubt the hub of the suburb. Incorporating the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) it includes many shops, cafes, restaurants and Woolworths. It is also the site of the weekly Kelvin Grove Farmer's Markets and is well serviced by the Brisbane Bus Network along Kelvin Grove Road.
This property is being sold by auction and therefore a price guide cannot be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.

Property History for 51 Rusden St, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,450,000
29 Apr 2026
  • 21 Aug 2018
    Sold for $800,150
  • 22 May 2018
    Listed for Sale Price by Negotiation over $830,000
  • 28 Oct 2005
    Listed for Sale For Sale Now
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About Kelvin Grove 4059

The size of Kelvin Grove is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. There are 12 parks, covering nearly 7.5% of the 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 4,130 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kelvin Grove have seen a 62.51% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 108.23% increase. As at 30 June 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Kelvin Grove is $1,720,935 while the median value for Units is $863,383.
  • Houses have a median rent of $680 while Units have a median rent of $680.
There are currently 18 properties listed for sale, and 12 properties listed for rent in Kelvin grove on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 147 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kelvin grove.

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