38 Forbes Street, West End, QLD 4101 sold on 17 February 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 17 Feb 2026 for $3,100,000

38 Forbes Street
West End QLD 4101

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 215m2
Land area: 405m2
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Ryan Lim & Lauren Tang
Aurora Property Brisbane
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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 215m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2026. There are other 5 bedroom House sold in West End in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1930
Floor Size
215m2
Land Size
405m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
38/RP10974

Last Listing description (April 2026)

Positioned near the quiet end of Forbes Street and just moments from the Brisbane River and Orleigh Park, this home enjoys one of West End's most tightly held lifestyle positions. A consistent riverside breeze, low traffic and immediate access to parkland create a calm, residential setting, while remaining closely connected to the vibrancy of West End.

Montague Markets is an easy walk away, offering Woolworths, cafs, dining and everyday essentials. Just a few minutes' drive opens up even more of West End's most vibrant precincts, including West Village and The Soda Factory, home to an extensive mix of restaurants, bars, boutiques, wellness studios and specialty retailers. South Bank, QPAC, GOMA and the Brisbane CBD are all close at hand. Zoned within the highly sought-after West End State School and Brisbane State High School catchments, and with close proximity to leading private schools, this address is exceptionally well positioned for families and long-term living.

Behind a modern, architecturally defined faade and secure gated entry, the residence unfolds across two generous levels, thoughtfully designed to balance multi-generational family living, entertaining and retreat.

The ground floor is designed for ease and functionality, with entry passing directly by the double lock-up garage for seamless everyday access. This leads past a modern and spacious laundry complete with a laundry chute, before unfolding into an expansive secondary living zone. Large bi-fold doors open to a covered courtyard, landscaped backyard and saltwater swimming pool, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor connection. This level is ideal for relaxed entertaining or multigenerational living, and includes two generous bedrooms, one with an ensuite and the other serviced by a two-way bathroom, along with extensive storage.

The stairwell features a large, well-lit under-stair storage room, complemented by windows and a skylight that enhance natural light throughout the home.
Upstairs, polished timber floors, extra-high ceilings and oversized windows anchor a light-filled open-plan living and dining area, the heart of the home. The modern kitchen features stone benchtops, quality appliances and a plumbed-in fridge, flowing effortlessly to a rear deck overlooking greenery and the pool below. It's a space designed equally for everyday living and entertaining. The upper-level accommodation includes a spacious master suite with walk-in robe, ensuite and private front balcony. Two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed main bathroom, complemented by an extra-large storage room.

Enhancing its long-term appeal, the home has been upgraded with solar power and an electric vehicle charger, delivering energy efficiency and future-ready living.

Features include:
Five bedrooms, two with ensuites
Three bathrooms
Multiple indoor and outdoor living zones
Fully fenced with electric gate
Air-conditioning and fully screened windows throughout
Polished timber flooring
Solar hot water, solar power and EV charging
Double lock-up garage with electric openers
Saltwater swimming pool
Brisbane State High School catchment

Positioned within the Brisbane State High School catchment and close to UQ and QUT, this is a home that delivers lifestyle, scale and long-term value, a true family residence in one of Brisbane's most vibrant and tightly held riverside pockets.

Private Inspections: Ryan & Lauren - 0478 566 696
Best Offers Closing Monday 2nd February @5pm

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

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$3,100,000
17 Feb 2026
  • 17 Feb 2026
    Sold for $3,100,000
  • 12 Jan 2026
    Listed for Sale Undisclosed
  • 20 Feb 2019
    Listed for Sale Offers above $1,65 Mil
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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 9,655 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West End have seen a 67.43% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 93.67% increase. As at 31 March 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in West End is $2,202,587 while the median value for Units is $1,039,648.
  • Houses have a median rent of $850 while Units have a median rent of $750.
There are currently 37 properties listed for sale, and 31 properties listed for rent in West end on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 450 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West end.

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