What zoning applies to this Mangawhai Heads section?

This section is zoned Residential with a maximum site coverage of 35% and a height limit of 10m. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 1,237 m². Under the Residential site-coverage limit of 35%, the maximum building footprint is about 434 m².

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

No natural hazards are currently flagged against this section in district GIS layers. Standard geotech checks are still recommended before purchase.

What title type does this section have?

The section title type is Freehold. There is currently a registered mortgage on the title which will be discharged on settlement.

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Mangawhai Heads · Kaipara

1 Garden Way, Mangawhai Heads

Listed by Christine Thomas at Bayleys Mangawhai

Listed 22 Jun 2026 · 13 days on market · 82% below the current Kaipara Residential average days on market

Land Price

$750,000

$606/m²

With 2-bed Devpro 65m²

$1,049,999

With 3-bed Devpro 95m²

$1,149,999

With 4-bed Devpro 122m²

$1,249,999

Land area

1,237 m²

Zone

Residential

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 9 Deposited Plan 487158

Title Area

1,237 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

None

7 registered instruments on title

TSM2024-02-26

Mortgage2021-01-20

Easement Instrument2018-11-19

Consent Notice2018-11-19

Easement Instrument2018-11-19

Aerial imagery

See the land from above.

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Location

What's nearby.

Nearest town

Mangawhai

≈ 1.4 km straight-line

Nearest supermarket

New World

≈ 1.6 km straight-line

Nearest school

Mangawhai Beach School

≈ 1.9 km straight-line

School zone

Otamatea High School · Rodney College · Mangawhai Beach School

In-zone for enrolment — confirm the current scheme with the school

Distances are straight-line from the parcel, not drive time. Nearest town and school come from a curated dataset; supermarkets from OpenStreetMap. Switch the aerial above to Map to see the surrounding roads and town names.

Site & services plan loads as you scroll…

Can you build here?

Zoned Residential — up to 35% site coverage.

What you can build

District Plan zone

Residential

Max site coverage

35%

Max building footprint

434 m² of 1,240 m²

Of the total parcel area.

Height limit

10m

Yard setbacks

5m front · 3m side · 3m rear

Second dwelling

Permitted

Which DEVPRO plans fit here?

DEVPRO 2-bed (65 m² footprint) fits — ≈369 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $299,999 turnkey →DEVPRO 3-bed (95 m² footprint) fits — ≈339 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $399,999 turnkey →DEVPRO 4-bed (122 m² footprint) fits — ≈312 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $499,999 turnkey →

Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.

The ground

Fall across site

≈ 4.5 m

From 1m LiDAR — see contours on the aerial above.

Natural hazards

None identified

Reticulated services · 0/3 available

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Kaipara District Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.

Your home, complete

Land $750,000+DEVPRO 2-bed build from $299,999 (fits this section)=

Your home from $1,049,999

Compare build packages →

Indicative turnkey total — land asking price plus the entry DEVPRO build. Excludes site works (earthworks, services connections, driveway), consents and finance. Confirm a fixed price with us.

Feasibility report

What can you build here — and what will it cost?

Zone

Residential

Land area

1,237 m²

Buildability

89/100 Strong

All-in cost to a finished home

Build on this section

Build with Devlin Property

A fixed DEVPRO™ price for this section — design, consent and a turnkey high-performance build.

Building with your own builder?

Spec DEVPRO™ into your own builder's plans for this site — we'll send the infopack as a leave-behind.

Price in context

Listed 26% above the Kaipara median.

This section$606/m²

Kaipara · Residential median$482/m²

Median asking price per m² across 70 active sections in Kaipara · Residential, as at 5 Jul 2026. Asking prices, not sales.

From the listing agent

In the words of Christine Thomas, Bayleys Mangawhai

Discover a rare opportunity to secure a generous 1,237sqm (more or less) section in the highly sought-after Mangawhai Point coastal community, located on the edge of the Mangawhai Estuary. This corner lot is gently sloping, offering picturesque views of the estuary and providing an ideal canvas for your dream home. The land is considered an easy build, making it the perfect location for your new abode. With limited sections remaining in this exclusive area, and surrounded by high-end homes, this site has the space and flexibility to create the home you've always envisioned. Thoughtful covenants are in place to protect the value of your investment in this prestigious subdivision. As you approach Mangawhai Point along Estuary Drive, you'll instantly feel the charm of this special location, surrounded by stunning views of the dunes, estuary, and sea. Step across the road to discover a scenic coastal walkway leading to a secluded cove, where you can swim or kayak in the estuary. This peaceful haven feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of Mangawhai's growth, yet remains conveniently close to the estuary, surf beach, and local amenities. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to build your dream home in a serene, natural setting.

The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Bayleys Mangawhai. Devlin Property's independent read — buildability, services, hazards and total cost — is in the panels above.

Site context

What shapes the build here.

Road frontage

122 m

ESTUARY DRIVE, GARDEN WAY — vehicle crossing still needs council approval

Nearest wetland

1.2 km

Unlikely to constrain the build

Nearest stream

671 m

Unlikely to constrain the build

Nearest coast

162 m

Coastal-environment overlay rules may apply — check the district plan

Nearest lake

630 m

Site aspect

Falls ≈ south-west

Orientation we design around — see the contours on the aerial

Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ); site aspect is approximate, from the 1m LiDAR contours. Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.

Before you commit to a builder, learn what separates a home that performs from one that just looks the part.

What to ask your builder

Talk to us

See the land from above.

What's nearby.

Zoned Residential — up to 35% site coverage.

What can you build here — and what will it cost?

Build with Devlin Property

Building with your own builder?

Listed 26% above the Kaipara median.

In the words of Christine Thomas, Bayleys Mangawhai

What shapes the build here.

Still weighing it up? Ask us about this section