What does a median-priced house in Brisbane look like?

The median price of a house in Brisbane was $475,000 for the quarter to July, according to RP Data.

Brisbane house values were down 0.2% for the month, but increased 6.9% on a yearly basis. The Queensland capital had the third-strongest growth of any capital city in the country for the 12 months to July, behind Melbourne and Sydney.

Many people use median figures to set their price expectations for an area - but what does a $475,000 Brisbane house actually look like? Property Observer looks at the city's recent sales to see what the median price will get you.

1. 84 Pareena Crescent, Mansfield
   
   
   
   This three bedroom, two bathroom brick home sold for $477,000 in July. The house sits on a 546 square metre plot in the Mansfield High School zone.
   
   Two of the three bedrooms have built in robes, and the open plan living spaces feature pine cathedral ceilings.
   
   It was purchased by the vendors for $400,000.
   
   Price: $477,000
   Bedrooms: Three
   Drive to CBD: 15 minutes
   
   
2. 49 Glen Holm Street, Mitchelton
   
   
   
   Late last month, a three bedroom, one bathroom house secured $473,000 when sold in late July.
   
   The single storey home has built in wardrobes in all three bedrooms and the kitchen and dining area opens onto a covered entertainment area.
   
   The house is set on a 405 square metre block.
   
   Price: $473,000
   Bedrooms: Three
   Drive to CBD: 15 minutes
   
   
3. 60 Station Road, Deagon
   
   
   
   Another three bedroom, one bathroom house sold around Brisbane's median price last month, with this Deagon home attracting $482,500.
   
   The home has open plan living and dining areas, with an open fireplace and 10 foot ceilings.
   
   The home sits on a 450 square metre parcel, with a utility room and workshop tucked in the downstairs area of the house.
   
   Price: $482,500
   Bedrooms: Three
   Drive to CBD: 25 minutes
   
   
4. 45 Hermitage Street, Keperra
   
   
   
   This low set brick home has four bedrooms and one bathroom, selling for $475,000.
   
   The home's newly renovated kitchen, with the listing information stating that it was "barely used", separates two living areas.
   
   Set on a 628 square metre parcel, the home also includes a two car lockup garage.
   
   Price: $475,000
   Bedrooms: Four
   Drive to CBD: 19 minutes
   
   
5. Jamboree Heights
   
   
   
   A three bedroom, one bathroom house 14 kilometres south-west of the Brisbane CBD sold for $469,500.
   
   The house, set on a 589 square metre block, backs onto council-maintained parkland.
   
   Outside, there is an entertainment deck and in-ground pool, while the backyard has direct gated access to the park.
   
   Price: $469,500
   Bedrooms: Three
   Drive to CBD: 17 minutes