A cherished family home in Clayfield has set a suburb record for a Queenslander on an 810 sqm block due to its high sale price of $3.15 million.
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The two-storey, four-bedroom residence at 39 McGregor Street sold after negotiations with a neighbouring family who had long admired the property.
The classic Queenslander, positioned just 100 metres from the lush surrounds of Kalinga Park, had been in the same family for 43 years. Over the decades, the owners raised their four sons in the home, even planting a tree for each child—a sentimental touch that grew along with the family.
Ray White Bulimba agent Robyn Hoare, who handled the sale, said the auction initially attracted three registered bidders. The starting bid opened at $2.5 million, already exceeding Clayfield’s current median house price of $1.835 million. Bidding continued to climb until it reached $3 million, at which point the property was passed in.
However, negotiations did not end there. Knowing a neighbouring family had long admired the home, Ms Hoare reached out, and talks began immediately. By the end of the day, a final agreement was reached, securing the sale at $3.15 million.
Ms Hoare noted that the sale was a record for a Queenslander on a block of this size in Clayfield.
The new owners, already part of the neighbourhood, are thrilled to be moving into the home they had admired for years. Meanwhile, the previous owners are delighted with the sale, which allows them to transition to the next chapter of their lives.
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Ms Hoare mentioned that the previous owners were pleased with the outcome, highlighting the significance of passing a historically rich home to another appreciative family.
With this sale, Clayfield continues to cement its reputation as one of Brisbane’s most sought-after blue-chip suburbs, where classic Queenslanders hold both sentimental and financial value.
Published 7-February-2025
