A major development opportunity has emerged in Brisbane’s inner city, with an office park in Fortitude Valley being offered to the market with approval for a potential 641-apartment residential project.

The property at 527 Gregory Terrace, Fortitude Valley, covers about 7,003 square metres and currently contains two commercial office buildings. Together, the buildings provide approximately 7,375 square metres of office space and 175 car parks.

The site is already generating substantial income, with the office complex currently around 80 per cent occupied and producing approximately $3.09 million in net annual income. If fully leased, its annual net income could rise to about $4.12 million.

However, the site's development potential is attracting significant attention because of its location within Brisbane's expanding Olympic precinct.

The property sits within the Bowen Hills Priority Development Area and already has development approval for two residential towers containing a combined 641 apartments. The approved development provides the possibility of transforming an existing commercial site into a large new residential complex close to major transport, sporting and healthcare infrastructure.

The location is particularly significant because of the infrastructure being delivered around Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The site is close to the RNA Showgrounds, where the future Athletes Village and upgraded arena are planned, and it is also within walking distance of planned Olympic-related facilities.

The property is also near Exhibition Station on the Cross River Rail network and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. These connections could make the site attractive to developers looking for a large inner-city project with access to public transport, employment, healthcare and major event infrastructure.

The office park changed hands in 2019 for $34 million. Its current tenants include businesses operating across areas such as transport technology, food and beverages and labour services.

The property is being marketed through an expressions-of-interest campaign. The sales campaign is highlighting the combination of existing commercial income and the potential for a large-scale residential redevelopment.

The development approval does not mean construction will automatically begin. Any future redevelopment would depend on the outcome of the sale and decisions made by the eventual owner.

The project nevertheless demonstrates how Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure program is influencing development interest across inner-city areas. Sites close to future transport links, sporting venues and major precinct upgrades are increasingly being positioned for higher-density residential and mixed-use development.

If the approved 641-apartment project eventually proceeds, it could add a significant number of homes to the Fortitude Valley and Bowen Hills area while further changing the city's inner-northern skyline.

The property is therefore attracting attention not only because of its current office income, but also because of the development opportunity attached to its location ahead of Brisbane 2032.