Bowen Hills at a glance
6,072
People
$1,350,000
Median sale
$755/wk
Median rent
2.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Bowen Hills › Folkestone St
$1,350,000
Last sold
29 Nov 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
364 m²
Land
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$1,350,000
29 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Bowen Hills at a glance
6,072
People
$1,350,000
Median sale
$755/wk
Median rent
2.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Bowen Hills
0.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,350,000
0.00 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.91%
Suburb median $1,350,000 from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Brisbane City Plan 2014
Zone
Emerging community
EC
Jurisdiction
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane, QLD
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
For more information on this property, visit Queensland Globe.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDZoned Emerging community · EC (Brisbane City Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 366 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $755/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Emerging community · EC (Brisbane City Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 366 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownmediumNo material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Bowen Hills at a glance
6,072
People
$1,350,000
Median sale
$755/wk
Median rent
2.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Place New FarmAuction Location: Onsite
Tucked into one of Bowen Hills' most connected streets, this timeless Queenslander tells a story of character and possibility. Elevated opposite the green expanse of Perry Park, it strikes a balance between inner-city proximity and leafy suburban energy. The façade hints at tradition, while inside, soaring ceilings, polished timber floors and light-filled interiors reveal a home designed to evolve with you, whether you're drawn by its immediate liveability or the unique opportunity it presents under its Emerging Community (EC) zoning, which allows the home to be knocked down and redeveloped (subject to council approval).
Everyday living unfolds with ease across a series of distinct yet connected spaces. The enclosed, north-facing sunroom and adjoining formal living area capture the first light of day through a canopy of surrounding greenery. Beyond, the air-conditioned family living and dining spaces share a gentle rhythm of light and air, linked by French doors, VJ walls, ornate fretwork and the craftsmanship that defines early-century design. Each corner feels personal yet adaptable, shifting effortlessly with every mood.
The expansive kitchen brings a sense of purpose to the home's character foundations. Black granite benchtops contrast beautifully with crisp white cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, gas cooking and generous storage and bench space. Timber framed doors connect seamlessly to the outdoor entertaining areas, extending the sense of flow and making weekend gatherings or midweek dinners feel effortless.
Each of the three bedrooms carries its own distinct charm, complete with built-in wardrobes, ceiling fans and high ceilings that enhance the feeling of space. The main bedroom includes air-conditioning for year-round comfort, while the spacious bathroom reflects the home's heritage charm with a clawfoot bath and timber vanity.
Outdoors, layers of timber decking create a private haven framed by established greenery. The covered alfresco area feels like a natural extension of the home, while the elevated courtyard and garden studio offer a peaceful retreat beneath the trees. With secure parking, thoughtful landscaping and fully fenced surrounds, the property delivers an uncommon sense of privacy within such a connected inner-city enclave.
Positioned just moments from Gasworks, riverwalks, James Street and the vibrant dining scene of Fortitude Valley, this address blends lifestyle and potential in one of Brisbane's most rapidly evolving precincts. With the city only minutes away and future redevelopment possibilities (subject to council approval), it's a home that balances charm, convenience and opportunity in equal measure.
This is an invitation to own a piece of Brisbane's history, with endless scope for what comes next. Enquire today.
Listing description written by Aaron Woolard, Place New Farm — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.