Woolloongabba home built on fire-ravaged block hits market amid tight supply

News Corp AustraliaFirst published 19 Oct 2026, 2:00am8 School St, Woolloongabba is for sale via top offers closing October 20 A home built on the site of a house destroyed by fire has hit the market in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held inner-city pockets. Glen Wruck and wife Alma Accornero bought the vacant block at 8 School St, Woolloongabba after the former home was destroyed by fire on Boxing Day, 2018. They removed the remaining slab and built a new five-bedroom home with Hezzelic Homes, originally planning to stay for just 12 months. Aerial view of 8 School St, Woolloongabba. The outdoor entertaining area. “We thought we’d build it, live here for a year or two and move on, but we fell in love with the home and location,” Mr Wruck said. “Before we’d even built the house the neighbours invited us to the street Christmas party.” Four years later, they’re finally selling. “Apparently, that’s what has happened in this street for about 30 years. People move here and they don’t want to leave. “We certainly didn’t.” MORE NEWS: Secret buyers spend $519m on Brisbane sky homes They sold one mansion for $28.5m – now their Brisbane home is for sale How property downturn could help hopef...