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81 Sydney Street
New Farm QLD 4005

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 91m2
Land area: 448m2
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Property Details for 81 Sydney St, New Farm

81 Sydney St, New Farm is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 448m2 and floor size of 91m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2020.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1920
Floor Size
91m2
Land Size
448m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
5/RP8789

Last Listing description (March 2023)

Calling all developers, renovators or investors this is the lucrative inner-city property opportunity you've been waiting for. Nestled in highly desirable New Farm, and approx. 3.5km from the Brisbane CBD, this 448m2 allotment and charming home delivers enticing potential: move in, land bank, invest and rent, or renovate (with DA-approved plans in place) the choice is all yours.

A character-filled 3 bed Queenslander currently sits onsite, blending VJ walls, Hoop Pine floors and high ceilings with a modernised kitchen and bathroom. Also offering multi-purpose spaces downstairs and a fenced backyard, it's a move-in-ready addition to a savvy investment portfolio. Alternatively, capitalise on the DA Approved plans in place for a fully renovated and extended 5 bed, 4.5 bath residence. Spanning two contemporary levels, it has been architecturally designed by RealSpace Creative - a local practice with a focus on boutique developments in Brisbane and South-East Queensland. Features include a gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry, multiple living areas, plus an alfresco entertaining zone that tempts you with an outdoor kitchen and pool.

An unbeatable location, living here equals being close to all necessary amenities. Not only are you footsteps from multiple cafes, restaurants, shops and services, including Merthyr Village, but ample public transport (including the City Cat) is available. Holy Spirit School, New Farm State School, St James College and All Hallows are also within easy reach, as is Brisbane Powerhouse and the heritage-listed New Farm Park. One of Brisbane's oldest, grandest and largest parks, families can picnic or play amongst the giant fig trees, meander through the rose garden or take advantage of the open space BYO frisbee or ball!

With such a prime location and exceptional potential, this will not last long. Arrange an inspection today.

Property Specifications:
Lucrative inner-city property opportunity: move in, land bank, invest and rent, or renovate
Currently hosts a 3 bed, 1 bath Queenslander with VJ walls, Hoop Pine floors, high ceilings, modernised kitchen, living areas on each level and two tandem carparks
448m2 allotment with a grassed, fully fenced backyard, perfect for kids and pets to safely play
DA Approved plans for a fully renovated and extended residence, architecturally designed by RealSpace Creative
New plans include 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry, multiple living areas, alfresco entertaining with outdoor kitchen and pool
Close to Holy Spirit School, New Farm State School, St James College and All Hallows
100m from heritage-listed New Farm Park, 800m to Brisbane Powerhouse
Ample public transport close by, including 600m walk to New Farm Park Ferry
Walk to multiple cafes, restaurants, shops and services, including Merthyr Village

This property is being sold by auction or without a price 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 81 Sydney St, New Farm, QLD 4005

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,400,000
16 Jan 2020
Listed for Rent
$780/w
20 Jul 2020
  • 15 Nov 2022
    Listed for Sale $1,950,000 to $2,250,000
  • 10 Jun 2020
    Listed for Rent $780 / week
  • 16 Jan 2020
    Sold for $1,400,000
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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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