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QLD › Chermside West › Backford St

42 Backford St, Chermside West QLD 4032

House

$1,365,000

Last sold

20 June 2026

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

610 m²

Land

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What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $1,365,000 (20 June 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 610 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Chermside West (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,771/m² of land (n=149). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$1,365,000

20 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Chermside West (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,771/m² of land (n=149). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Chermside West at a glance

7,405

People

$1,350,000

Median sale

$733/wk

Median rent

2.82%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Chermside West report →

Vs Chermside West

+1.1%

Median sale

Suburb $1,350,000

-0.03 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.82%

Suburb median $1,350,000 from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

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

Property history

  1. Sold$1,365,00020 June 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 May 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

QLD

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $733/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Chermside West in one glance

Chermside West at a glance

7,405

People

$1,350,000

Median sale

$733/wk

Median rent

2.82%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Chermside West report →

Keep researching

  • Why Chermside West? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Chermside West →
  • Other records on Backford St →

Listing material

Listed by LJ Hooker Aspley / Chermside

Large Family Living with Immediate Dual Occupancy Potential in a Premium Northside Hotspot!

Positioned in one of North Brisbane's most tightly held and highly convenient pockets, this beautifully presented residence delivers exceptional space, flexibility and lifestyle across two generous levels. Within safe and easy walking distance to parks, bushland reserves, schools, hospitals, shopping precincts and express bus transport, this is a home that effortlessly combines comfort, practicality and opportunity.

From the moment you arrive, you'll immediately appreciate the warmth, character and inviting atmosphere this much-loved home offers.

Renovated over the years to enhance both style and functionality, the home showcases rich hardwood timber floors, high ceilings, large light-filled windows, a neutral colour palette, and updated kitchen and bathroom spaces. Front and rear entertaining decks create the perfect setting for everything from quiet morning coffees to large gatherings with family and friends.

Read the full description

Set on a private and low-maintenance 610m2 allotment, the outdoor spaces provide a peaceful retreat for families, entertainers and garden lovers alike. There is also additional space at the rear of the block for those seeking future value-add potential.

Adding even more appeal is the substantial multipurpose space underneath the home, complete with its own private entry. Previously utilised for dual occupancy, extended family living and entertaining, this incredibly versatile area offers outstanding flexibility for a home business, studio, teenager's retreat, guest accommodation or additional living space.

Homes offering this level of space, versatility and location are incredibly rare - and this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Special Features Include:

• Beautifully presented throughout - simply move straight in or rent out immediately

• Generous and private 610m2 block with low-maintenance gardens and lawn areas for children and pets

• Potential for further development or future value-add opportunities at the rear of the block

• Spacious open-plan living and dining areas flowing seamlessly to the rear entertaining deck with leafy reserve outlooks

• Well-appointed central kitchen featuring excellent storage, functionality and connectivity to both indoor and outdoor living spaces

• Three generous upstairs bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes

• Renovated main bathroom upstairs plus an additional bathroom and powder room downstairs

• Extensive multipurpose spaces downstairs with private access, kitchenette and bar — ideal for dual living, work-from-home setups, studio space or a teenager's retreat

• Functional floor plan perfectly suited to families, couples, multi-generational living or investors

• Air conditioning, ceiling fans, security and quality window furnishings throughout for immediate comfort and liveability

• Resort-style entertaining area with above-ground pool and expansive deck to enjoy our enviable Queensland lifestyle year-round

• Off-street parking for multiple vehicles

• Separate tidy laundry with chute

• Quiet, family-friendly street with excellent surrounding neighbours

• Strong rental appeal for investors seeking long-term growth and returns

Offering an outstanding combination of lifestyle, flexibility and future potential, this exceptional property represents a rare opportunity for both owner-occupiers and investors alike.

Act quickly to secure this outstanding home in one of Chermside West's most desirable locations.

For further information or to arrange your inspection, please contact Amanda Waters.

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Quick Facts

• Land Size: 610m2

• School Catchments: Craigslea State School & Craigslea State High School

• Brisbane City Council Rates: $557.54 per quarter

• Building & Pest Report Available: Yes

• Pool Safety Certificate Provided: Yes

DISCLAIMER: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate. However, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and accept no liability for errors or omissions. (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition) Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.

Listing description written by Amanda Waters, LJ Hooker Aspley / Chermside — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Courtyard
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Shed
  • Study
  • Toilets: 3
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