One of Upper Mount Gravatt’s last remaining double blocks has sold under the hammer for $1.85 million, after a fiercely contested auction drew 13 registered bidders and an emotional send-off from the family who had owned the property since it was built.
The post-war home at 52 Wanda Road, Upper Mount Gravatt, went to auction on 1 July, attracting a large crowd and five highly active buyers competing for the 809sq m block.
A Battle Between Families and Developers
The property drew strong interest from developers, who saw potential for a traditional two-lot subdivision, but the winning bid ultimately came from a local family.
The successful buyers, who had missed out on several recent auctions, outbid the developer market to secure the entire site.
The sale marked the first time the property had been offered to the market since its construction in the 1950s.
Built by its original owners, the home was sold by their children following their mother’s recent passing, adding an emotional layer to the auction.
A Rare Post-War Find
Located within walking distance of the Lumley Street shops and Abbeville Street Park, the property represented a rare chance to secure a large landholding in one of Brisbane’s high-growth suburban pockets.
Ray White Mount Gravatt sales agent James Austin said the flat, south-facing allotment, its wide 20.1m frontage and the original three-bedroom home made the property a rare find in the 4122 postcode.
Preserving the Double Block
Mr Austin said the family planned to knock down the original home and build a single, large family residence across the double block.
According to Mr. Austin, an 809-square-meter flat block has become an incredible rarity in the local area. He noted that despite a significant wave of interest from developers looking to subdivide the land for profit, a local family ultimately won the auction.
Instead of splitting the block to build two properties, the new owners intend to demolish the original 1950s structure to make way for a single, large dream home.
“It was an incredibly emotional sale for the sellers who were parting with their family home for the very first time,” Mr Austin said.
“To see it go to a local family who have been trying so hard in this market, and who now plan to build their absolute dream lifestyle home across the entire double block, is a truly special result for the neighbourhood.”
Published 3-July-2026
