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157 James Street
New Farm QLD 4005

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 228m2
Land area: 400m2
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Property Details for 157 James St, New Farm

157 James St, New Farm is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1910. The property has a land size of 400m2 and floor size of 228m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2013.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1910
Floor Size
228m2
Land Size
400m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
1/SP162201

Last Listing description (November 2013)

New Farm TOP OF THE HILL!!
Position, price and potential!! Perched high on prestigious James street on 400m?? of sought after New Farm land, this 4 bedroom family home has it all..
Combining the character you expect from a classic Queenslander from high ceilings and wrap around verandas to polished timber floors and French doors with a renovated kitchen and generous open plan layout this home offers old school charm with modern conveniences. Offering plenty of room for kids and a growing family this unique property offers fantastic future renovation potential, or it???s got everything you need to move straight in and enjoy the great New Farm family lifestyle.

The inviting and light filled upper level comprises of the open plan kitchen and living areas, main bathroom, plus 3 built in bedrooms including the spacious master suite complete with walk-in-robe and ensuite. All 3 bedrooms open out to one of the 2 veranda???s that offer both city glimpses and views across New Farm.
On the ground floor you will find a powder room, cellar, 2 car remote garage and a fourth bedroom/office. Opening out to an undercover entertaining area and low maintenance backyard the fourth room provides versatility with the opportunity to use as a home office, living/entertaining area or even a children or parents retreat.
With secure access, an enviable location and boasting all the sought after qualities of a family home this James Street property is ready to be enjoyed or if you???re an astute buyer there is potential to further enhance by extending either up to enjoy further views or out for even more space (subject to council approval)
With motivated vendors and and walking distance to all the sought after amenities, to fully appreciate this home an inspection is a must!
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Property History for 157 James St, New Farm, QLD 4005

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,150,000
24 Nov 2013
Listed for Rent
$850/w
26 Mar 2013
  • 24 Nov 2013
    Sold for $1,150,000
  • 18 Oct 2013
    Listed for Sale $1,250,000
  • 31 Jan 2013
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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About New Farm 4005

The size of New Farm is approximately 2.5 square kilometres. There are 4 parks, covering nearly 9.1% of the total area. The population of New Farm in 2016 was 12542 people. By 2021 the population was 12197 showing a population decline of 2.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in New Farm is 30-39 years. Households in New Farm are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in New Farm work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 44.00% of the homes in New Farm were owner-occupied compared with 39.70% in 2016.

New Farm has 7,939 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in New Farm have seen a 60.24% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 81.54% increase. As at 30 June 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in New Farm is $3,311,818 while the median value for Units is $1,246,630.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,000 while Units have a median rent of $680.
There are currently 45 properties listed for sale, and 18 properties listed for rent in New farm on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 329 properties were sold in the past 12 months in New farm.

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