James Street Precinct | Irreplaceable Landholding - Rare Development Opportunity
Robertson on James: 171-181 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley, Qld
RWC Queensland has the pleasure to offer Robertson on James located at 171-181 Robertson Street Fortitude Valley in Brisbane, Queensland to the market.
This super-prime development site in the heart of the James Street precinct is currently improved with two commercial buildings, both 100% leased, and offers multiple opportunities (STCA^) including:
- Develop a luxury project - residential, hotel, commercial, mixed-use; or
- Invest and secure this trophy asset as a passive intergenerational investment; or
- Land Bank and occupy or lease the existing commercial buildings.
Robertson on James (171-181 Robertson Street) is situated in the heart of the James Street precinct just 1 kilometre* from the Brisbane CBD. James Street has staked a claim as Brisbane's, and Australia's, foremost retail and lifestyle precinct. Having emerged organically from its inner-city industrial roots, the street and surrounding area has evolved into a high energy urban retail pocket. The precinct features a curated mix of over 110 speciality stores, including an impressive range of design showrooms and fashion boutiques, award-winning restaurants and cafes, in addition to art galleries, design havens and grooming emporiums. Playing home to some of Australia's favourite designers, the precinct attracts those seeking a design-forward retail experience in a leafy outdoor urban setting. James Street combines cultural awareness and trade with a relaxed Queensland spirit. With a history of staging unique and creative events that promote cultural and community discourse.
- Site Area - 1,651m²*.
- Street Frontage - 34.8 metres* (47.3 metres* site depth).
- Desirable MU1 Mixed Use (Inner City) zoning.
- Residing within one of Australia's most tightly held retail and lifestyle precincts, protected by extremely high barriers to entry and complemented by the highest quality surrounding development.
- Located in the heart of the James Street precinct diagonally opposite the highly acclaimed 5-star Calile Hotel.
- The property has existing improvements comprising two commercial buildings (1,769m²* GLAR and 24 car parks*) currently 100% leased to strong tenant covenants, providing a holding net income of $1,187,907 per annum*.
- The existing tenancy profile of the property, and demolition clauses in leases, allows for vacant possession of the site to be obtained in 2028 (or potentially sooner by negotiation).
- Rare opportunity to join a highly coveted ownership group within the James Street retail precinct which has largely consisted of the same owners since the precinct's inception.
- Irreplaceable landholding.
Don't miss the opportunity to secure this rare opportunity!
For sale via Expressions of Interest campaign closing Thursday 14 May 2026 at 1.00pm (AEST).
*Approximately (radial km)
^Subject to Council Approval
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