97 Lanham Avenue, Grange QLD 4051

| Auction risk on 31 May | Family pressure trade-off | Oversized double garage utility | Pool maintenance costs | Land-to-house ratio | The property carries a material risk mechanism from its dual-living layout: buyers may overpay for a flexible floorplan that, in practice, requires daily compromise between private retreat and communal flow. The upstairs living area and north-east aspect are rare for this street and justify a premium, but the pool and fully fenced yard add recurring cost burden. Hold this for five years or use as intergenerational accommodation—anything shorter risks absorbing selling costs. The competitive strength is the all-white shell with honed stone and timber that lets buyers personalise without expensive structural change—this is a turnkey proposition that the median $2.75m market currently rewards. It suits a professional couple with young children who value Wilston State School proximity and the oversized secure garage for electric-vehicle charging and trades storage. The 67% auction clearance rate in Grange suggests disciplined bidding will be essential. Only proceed if you can commit to the auction date and have pre-approved finance that accounts for the pool’s annual $3,000-$5,000 upkeep—anything less leaves you exposed to a regret premium.