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5 Virginia Avenue

Hawthorne QLD 4171

3
2
3
541 m²
House
Tony O'DohertyTony O'Doherty, last sold this property on 19 February 2026 after 30 days on market.

Overview

Virginia Avenue classic with potential

A classic Hawthorne Queenslander, held for 20 years by the same owner, is now ready to be loved by a new family seeking a beautiful character residence with potential to improve, in the heart of Brisbane's favourite riverside suburb. This 541sq m property is set within the outstanding 'river avenues', widely admired for their proximity to the Brisbane River and CBD, peaceful leafy streets lined with luxury homes, and established café precincts. Presenting a charming façade with prestigious Virginia Avenue frontage, this home reflects the rich heritage of the Queensland lifestyle. Features include a gabled roofline, deep covered verandah, central breezeway, large sash windows, original timber flooring, soaring ceilings, and a rear deck overlooking a lush backyard. The upper level hosts three large bedrooms, beautiful living and lounge areas extending onto the verandah, a family bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and dining area with access to the rear deck for easy entertaining. An enormous ground-floor multi-use space with a kitchenette and bathroom offers dual-living accommodation and is ideal for teenagers, extended family, or home-business purposes. Raise, build in underneath, and fully renovate. There's enormous potential here for investors, developers, or families seeking to add value to a property in one of the city's most desirable residential enclaves. This home is surrounded by leading schools, including Churchie, Lourdes Hill College, and Bulimba State School, while bus and CityCat services to the CBD are also easily accessible. * Virginia Avenue character home, held for 20 years by the same owner * Outstanding potential to add value to the 541sq m property through renovation * Charming features include timber floors, sash windows, a decorative breezeway * Wide wraparound verandah, rear timber deck, and lush established gardens * Dual-living accommodation ideal for teens, extended family, or a home business * Metres from Lourdes Hill College; close to Churchie, CHAC, and Bulimba SS * Minutes to a CityCat and bus; walk to Hawthorne cafés, restaurants, and parks * Close to Oxford Street, The Gabba, major hospitals, and Brisbane Airport

Features

3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
3 carspaces
3 garage spaces
541 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Hawthorne over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 5 Virginia Avenue is $2.01m.

Median value
$2.01m
Estimated value range
$1.2m - $3.5m
Median days on market
31
Estimated value trend
20%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Hawthorne. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 5 Virginia Avenue

2026
Sold
Undisclosed
Private Sale/Treaty on 19 Feb 2026 by Tony O'Doherty, of McGrath Bulimba

Happy sellers in Hawthorne

74%
74% of sellers in Hawthorne reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Hawthorne

In the last 12 months, 16 three-bedroom houses similar to 5 Virginia Avenue, have been sold.

This represents a 6% increase in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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