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38 Forbes Street
West End QLD 4101

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 247m2
Land area: 405m2
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Property Details for 38 Forbes St, West End

38 Forbes St, West End is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 405m2 and floor size of 247m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2005.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1930
Floor Size
247m2
Land Size
405m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
38/RP10974

Last Listing description (June 2019)

Being a dream location to even local residents; a riverside breeze is one of the many benefits of living here. This home is located within a short walk of all local amenities, famous restaurants of the busy West End and the new coming Woolworth supermarkets.

This well designed home offers a pleasant lifestyle through its practical layout which utilises the floor plan and the harmonious interior design and added features.


Walking yourself through the front L/u gate, the house reflects an amazing character facade with living area spreading to two levels.
Starting with the ground floor, the entry hallway leads you to the spacious living area which flows out through bi-fold glass doors and quality bi-fold screened doors to the covered courtyard; an airy backyard and pool with spa. Downstairs has two large bedrooms, one with an en-suite and the other with a 2-way bathroom.
There is a study nook, double lock-up garage, laundry and plenty of storage.
Up the polished timber staircase, the spacious open living combines: a formal lounge, standout dining, A modern kitchen, and the timber flooring, which delivers one of the most desirable areas for the whole family. The rear deck opens itself to a peaceful & verdurous view, with the ease of a crystal blue pool in sight.
The kitchen boasts superior finishes including Cesar stone bench tops, plumbed-in fridge and a selection of luxury appliances.
The upper level has a good sized master bedroom suite featuring a walk in robe and an en-suite, which opens out to the front balcony where is a perfect place for your coffee in the morning.
Two other bedrooms share a main bathroom, with a large storage room can well be used for a wine cellar.

Other Features:
• 5 bedrooms: 3 room with en suites, 2 shared the 4th bathroom
Front balcony with good view, Open living area upstairs
Back balcony overlooked to the peaceful backyard
Double locked up garage with electric openers
Fully fenced with electric opener gate
Huge lounge downstairs opened to the salt swimming pool
Large covered entertainment areas
Polished timber floors
Wine cellars
Fully screened windows, air conditioned throughout
Solar hot water
Brisbane State High School catchment, future proof for your kids

The property is situated near the end of Forbes St, within 100m to Orleigh Park which is set along the Brisbane River. It is just minutes from famous restaurants, cafes and bars in the West End precinct. The South Bank Parklands, the QLD Performing Arts Centre, the Museum and QPAC are all close by. In the catchment of Brisbane's top school - Brisbane State High; your kids will have a future proof, ready to enrol to international famous Universities: QUT and UQ nearby. Brisbane CBD is only 3 kms away.

Property History for 38 Forbes St, West End, QLD 4101

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$250,000
29 Apr 2005
  • 20 Feb 2019
    Listed for Sale Offers above $1,65 Mil
  • 14 Nov 2018
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 29 Apr 2005
    Sold for $250,000
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About West End 4101

The size of West End is approximately 2.3 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 6.7% of total area. The population of West End in 2016 was 9474 people. By 2021 the population was 14730 showing a population growth of 55.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West End is 20-29 years. Households in West End are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West End work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 39.50% of the homes in West End were owner-occupied compared with 38.70% in 2016.

West End has 9,400 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West End have seen a 77.72% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 88.17% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in West End is $1,956,110 while the median value for Units is $971,840.
  • Houses have a median rent of $760 while Units have a median rent of $750.
There are currently 27 properties listed for sale, and 27 properties listed for rent in West end on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 458 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West end.

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