50 Forbes Street, West End, QLD 4101 sold on 21 August 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 21 Aug 2025 for $1,357,000

50 Forbes Street
West End QLD 4101

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 94m2
Land area: 405m2
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Property Details for 50 Forbes St, West End

50 Forbes St, West End is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1980. The property has a land size of 405m2 and floor size of 94m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2025. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in West End in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1980
Floor Size
94m2
Land Size
405m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
2/RP74162

Last Listing description (December 2025)

The Luke O'Kelly Team at Ray White West End Proudly Presents: 50 Forbes Street, West EndNestled in the tightly held Hill End pocket of West End, 50 Forbes Street presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a rare offering in one of Brisbane's most sought-after locations.This classic post-war home sits on a generous parcel of land, offering exciting potential for renovation, extension, or a complete knock down and rebuild (Subject to Council Approval). The existing home features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and valuable underhouse storage - ideal for those looking to renovate or redevelop in this prestigious locale.With large blocks like this becoming increasingly scarce, this property is perfect for buyers looking to create their dream home in a premium inner-city setting. Just moments from local cafes, schools, river walks, and all that vibrant West End has to offer, this is a rare chance to secure blue-chip real estate in the heart of Brisbane.Don't miss this outstanding opportunity in the tightly held Hill End enclave.Presenting an exclusive lifestyle in renowned West End, 50 Forbes St is 50m to the riverfront with newly upgraded bikeways and walking paths to the city centre. Take a short stroll to Davies Park Markets on a Saturday to secure your fresh fruit and veggies or walk 200m up the road and find yourself at the new billion dollar Montague Markets with Woolworths supermarket and a selection of specialty retail and dining. Buyers will also appreciate the ease of access to art galleries, QPAC, the Convention Centre and CBD. Within the highly sought-after Brisbane State High School catchment, located opposite the University of Queensland and moments to elite private schools, this lifestyle setting is truly unmissable.Located: Within minutes from a fusion of restaurants, bars, cafes and specialty food stores along Boundary Street; 1 min drive from the new billion dollar Montague Markets with full-line Woolworths supermarket and selection of speciality retail and dining; With quick and easy access to kilometres of riverwalk parkland; Only a 10 minute stroll to Davies Park Saturday Markets; Within the West End State School and Brisbane State High School catchments, close to Southbank Institute of Technology, QUT & University of Queensland; Near well-renowned private education facilities including Somerville House and St Laurence's College; A stone's throw from the Southbank precinct, boasting parkland, riverside entertainment, walking and cycle paths; Earmarked close by to the pre-approved Toowong-West End green bridge; Within easy access to the CityGlider, CityCat and CityCycle bike hire network, meaning quick and easy access to Brisbane city and beyond.Buyers seeking an unrivalled and low-maintenance lifestyle, just moments from the Brisbane CBD, need look no further. A contemporary apartment in such a sought-after location will be in high demand amongst a wide array of buyers.Contact Luke O'Kelly and Jim Ampelas on 0436 332 483 to organise your inspection or for further information.*DisclaimerThe website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained about this property, it does not constitute any warranty or representation by the vendor or agent. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. All interested parties must solely rely on their own inspections, enquiries and searches with all relevant authorities.

Property History for 50 Forbes St, West End, QLD 4101

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,357,000
21 Aug 2025
Listed for Rent
$460/w
11 Apr 2022
  • 21 Aug 2025
    Sold for $1,357,000
  • 24 Jul 2025
    Listed for Sale Sold by The Luke O'Kelly Team
  • 04 Apr 2022
    Listed for Rent $460 / week
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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 9,375 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 41 properties listed for sale, and 56 properties listed for rent in West end on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 449 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West end.

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