The modern homes selling for just $300,000 – and there ISN’T a catch

While Sydney’s median house price still hovers close to $1million, chic Melbourne pads with deluxe rooftop pools and even glorious Queensland homes overlooking lush forests are on the market – and can be snapped up for less than $300,000.

Daily Mail Australia has compiled a list of homes on the market in Melbourne and Brisbane where you can get more bang for your buck.   

6/72-78 Dover Street, Flemington 

Price: $299,000 

This charming one-bedroom flat in Melbourne’s inner west is just a stone’s throw away from a string of trendy cafes and shops – and is up for just $299,000.  

While Sydney’s house prices continue to soar, this stunning inner-west Melbourne pad overlooking lush greenery is on the market for just $299,000 (pictured)

Perched on the top floor of an apartment complex, the one-bedroom pad overlooks stunning greenery outside through its many large windows (pictured)

Perched on the top floor of an apartment complex, the one-bedroom pad overlooks stunning greenery outside through its many large windows (pictured)

Perched on the top floor of an apartment complex, the one-bedroom pad overlooks stunning greenery through its many large windows.

The apartment also features a recently refurbished bathroom, large build-in wardrobes and your own off-street car parking lot. 

The median price for a house and unit have dropped to $853,000 and $496,000 respectively, according to recently published data by Domain.    

79/508 Mount Cotton Road, Capalaba QLD 4157 

Price: $80,000 

While buying a home in Sydney for anything less than $100,000 is unheard of, one Brisbane pad is going for as little as $80,000. 

The home is just a 30-minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD and is located in Capalaba, set in the bushlands of Redland City.

This Queensland home features an open living room looking out to Redland City's stunning bushlands. The home is just a 30 minute drive from Brisbane's CBD and is up for just $80,000

This Queensland home features an open living room looking out to Redland City’s stunning bushlands. The home is just a 30 minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD and is up for just $80,000

It is also just a short drive away to a local winery and nearby islands like Bay Islands and Stradbroke if you’re looking for a weekend getaway.

The house features a spacious living room with large windows offering loads of natural sunlight. It also has two spacious bedrooms with large build-ins and air conditioning.   

3E/131 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000  

Price: $275,000-$285,000 

This one-bedroom property in Melbourne overlooks Little Bourke Street’s charming heritage buildings from its ample-sized balcony. 

This Melbourne pad with a spacious living room (pictured) and balcony overlook Little Bourke Street's charming heritage buildings

This Melbourne pad with a spacious living room (pictured) and balcony overlook Little Bourke Street’s charming heritage buildings

The newly renovated apartment, priced between $275,000-$285,000, features a brightly lit bedroom with stunning built-in wardrobes and large windows (pictured)

The newly renovated apartment, priced between $275,000-$285,000, features a brightly lit bedroom with stunning built-in wardrobes and large windows (pictured)

Priced between $275,000 and $285,000, the unit features a brightly lit bedroom with stunning built-in wardrobes and large windows. 

The buyer will also be able to enjoy the complex’s deluxe rooftop swimming pool, reception and secure intercom. 

11/155 John Paul Drive, Springwood QLD 4127 

Price: $225,000

This charming townhouse perched in the middle of the Queensland bush is perfect for those who are looking for a more serene home. 

The home is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and the Springwood bushland and is just a short walk to Daisy Hills State Forest. 

This charming townhouse perched in the middle of the Queensland bush is perfect for those who are looking for a more serene home

This charming townhouse perched in the middle of the Queensland bush is perfect for those who are looking for a more serene home

The home features its own outdoor terrace and is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac for those looking for a more peaceful getaway from the city

The home features its own outdoor terrace and is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac for those looking for a more peaceful getaway from the city

The bedrooms come complete with built-in wardrobes and a terraced courtyard which overlooks the forest 

The bedrooms come complete with built-in wardrobes and a terraced courtyard which overlooks the forest 

It features an air-conditioned living room, built-in wardrobes, and a terraced courtyard which overlooks the forest. 

The two-bedroom townhouse is just a five-minute walk to the local supermarket, restaurants and city-direct buses.  

Offers over $225,000 are currently being made for the stunning home.  

2305/28 Wills St, Melbourne VIC 3000   

Price: $299,900

Perched on the 23rd floor on Wills street and just a five-minute stroll to Queen Victoria Market, this modern Melbourne pad is going for just $299,900. 

Perched on the 23rd floor on Wills street and just a five-minute stroll to Queen Victoria Market, this modern Melbourne pad is going for just $299,900

Perched on the 23rd floor on Wills street and just a five-minute stroll to Queen Victoria Market, this modern Melbourne pad is going for just $299,900

The floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the study room with gorgeous natural sunlight

The floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the study room with gorgeous natural sunlight

It is perfectly situated minutes away from the station and local learning institutions Melbourne University and RMIT

It is perfectly situated minutes away from the station and local learning institutions Melbourne University and RMIT

It is perfectly situated minutes away from the station and local learning institutions Melbourne University and RMIT.  

The open plan living area and floor to ceiling windows bathes the room with gorgeous natural sunlight. 

Overlooking seaside views of the Docklands and Flagstaff Gardens just below – the property is a steal for just under $300,0000. 

The spacious master bedroom comes complete with built in robes and modern ensuite.

604/570 Queen Street, Brisbane      

Price: $299,000

This two-bedroom Brisbane apartment which overlooks the city’s sprawling skyline can be snapped for just $299,000. 

This home, which comes fully furnished, is situated in the heart of the city on the border of the CBD and the trendy Fortitude Valley, known for its nightlife and Chinatown eateries. 

This two-bedroom Brisbane apartment which overlooks the city's sprawling skyline can be snapped for just $299,000

This two-bedroom Brisbane apartment which overlooks the city’s sprawling skyline can be snapped for just $299,000

This home, which comes fully furnished, is situated in the heart of the city on the border of the CBD and the trendy Fortitude Valley, known for its nightlife and Chinatown eateries

This home, which comes fully furnished, is situated in the heart of the city on the border of the CBD and the trendy Fortitude Valley, known for its nightlife and Chinatown eateries

It features two large bedrooms - one with an ensuite, a large kitchen with generous bench space

It features two large bedrooms – one with an ensuite, a large kitchen with generous bench space

‘It’s resort style living at a price that makes sense,’ according to the real estate listing.

It features two large bedrooms – one with an ensuite, a large kitchen with generous bench space.

The urban oasis comes complete with a wrap around balcony also overlooks Centenary Place Park just below. 

5/13 Miller Street, Prahran VIC 3181  

Price: $299,000

This stunning home is the perfect getaway from work situated on a no through quiet road in Prahran, Melbourne.  

It is just a stone throw away from Prahran station, local market and a string of cafes and restaurants. The trendy Melbourne suburb Prahran is known for its stylish bars, Southeast Asian eateries and late-night clubs. 

The property also comes complete with free permit parking.  

This stunning home is the perfect getaway from work situated on a no through quiet road in Prahran, Melbourne

This stunning home is the perfect getaway from work situated on a no through quiet road in Prahran, Melbourne

It features a spacious master bedroom with large windows bathing the run with stunning natural light

It features a spacious master bedroom with large windows bathing the run with stunning natural light

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