A sprawling riverfront block in Fig Tree Pocket has emerged as one of the most-watched property listings in Queensland during the first week of May, with buyers drawn by its sheer scale, architectural vision, and the rare possibility of developing or subdividing land this close to the Brisbane CBD.
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The 8,265 square metre site at 285 Kenmore Road has recorded 114 per cent more views than comparable listings, with around 90 per cent of that activity occurring in the past three weeks, according to realestate.com.au data.
What appears to be fuelling the interest is a combination of factors that rarely align in Brisbane’s inner-ring suburbs: genuine estate-scale land, 33 metres of direct Brisbane River frontage, and an approved flood-free building envelope of 1,319 square metres within a cleared riverfront area of roughly 4,500 square metres.
Then there’s the zoning. The site sits within an Emerging Communities zone, a designation that opens the door to potential development or subdivision, subject to council approval. For buyers with longer-term ambitions beyond a single residence, that adds a layer of strategic value that’s hard to find anywhere near the city.
High-end architectural renders released as part of the sales campaign have also played a role in driving engagement. The visuals give prospective buyers a concrete sense of what could be built on the site, with the listing agent noting that pairing land of this scale with an architectural vision helps buyers engage more quickly.
The current owner purchased the property with plans to build a private family estate, a retreat-style compound with a jetty, room to entertain, and space to eventually accommodate extended family within the bushland setting. A change in family circumstances has since prompted the decision to sell, opening the opportunity to another buyer.
The block is fully serviced and ready to build on, with all services already connected to the site. There is also scope for a private pontoon or jetty, subject to council approval.
Fig Tree Pocket’s property market on the rise
The listing arrives at a time when Fig Tree Pocket’s property market is performing strongly. The suburb’s median house price currently sits at $2.08 million, representing growth of 12.4 per cent over the past 12 months, a figure that points to strong and continuing demand in the suburb.
Fig Tree Pocket has long been considered something of a hidden gem by locals. The suburb sits roughly 11 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, around a 20 to 30-minute drive, and is known for its larger-than-average blocks, abundant parkland, and riverside walking trails. It’s a suburb that tends to fly under the radar compared to flashier inner-city postcodes, but that’s precisely part of its appeal for families seeking space and quiet without sacrificing access.
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Whether the eventual buyer opts to build a landmark private estate or explore the site’s broader development potential over time, the level of online interest suggests the market has already made up its mind about the land’s significance, even if the bricks haven’t been laid yet.
Published 11-May-2026
