What zoning applies to this Opononi section?

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

How big is this section?

The section is 8,000 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 8,036 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. The title has a registered covenant — check the conditions before purchase.

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Opononi · Far North

16 Koutu Point Road, OPONONI

Land Price

$310,000

$44/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$609,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$709,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$809,999

Land area

8,000 m²

Zone

Residential

Natural Hazards

None identified

Council services

Live reticulated water, wastewater, and stormwater data is not yet wired in for Far North. Check the LIM report or contact Far North District Council directly.

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 5 Deposited Plan 592512

Title Area

8,019 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

Yes

3 registered instruments on title

Land Covenant2024-04-30

Consent Notice2024-04-30

Easement Instrument2024-04-30

Market position

Priced 81% below the Far North average.

This section$44/m²

Far North · Residential average$231/m²

District average computed from the active sections listed. Updated daily.

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at 16 Koutu Point Road, OPONONI?

Section price pre-filled from this listing. Tweak the build, mortgage, and running-cost inputs to see the 30-year picture.

The build

Section price

Floor area

m²

Devpro build

= $4,098/m²

Building-code build

= $3,698/m²

Mortgage

Deposit

Term

Standard rate

Green rate (Devpro)

Devpro qualifies for green home loans (typically 1% off)

Running costs

Energy (BC, yr 1)

$/yr

Energy (Devpro, yr 1)

$/yr

Devpro uses ~70% less

Energy inflation

%/yr

HVAC replacement (today)

Heat pump + ERV supply + install

HVAC inflation

%/yr

HVAC life (BC)

Leaky envelope = HVAC works ~7× harder

HVAC life (Devpro)

Appreciation

%/yr

House+land market growth

Devpro resale premium

Realised at sale on house+land

Monthly mortgage — green-loan advantage

Building code

$3,949/mo

Devpro

$3,782/mo

Saving

$168/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$72,900	$72,900
▸ 5yr	$23,337	$93,041	$139,481
▸ 10yr	$50,338	$118,746	$219,677
▸ 20yr	$149,844	$193,425	$462,554
▸ 30yr	$246,446	$315,069	$762,843

If held = cumulative operational savings (mortgage interest + energy + HVAC service + replacements avoided). If sold = full net-position delta. Click any row to see the five components that make up the total advantage.

30-year "held" savings — where the money comes from

Mortgage interest (green-loan 1% off): $60,454
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $246,446

Talk to us

Talk to us about building on this section

About this section

Welcome to a rare opportunity to secure one of three coastal lifestyle properties on Koutu Point Road, overlooking the Hokianga Harbour. Generously sized and seldom available in this tightly held area, these properties offer an exceptional foundation for a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Positioned just minutes from local beaches, each property enjoys captivating harbour views and a peaceful setting—inviting you to create a home that fully embraces its coastal surroundings. Each title measures approximately 8,000m² (around two acres) and benefits from easy road access, underground power to the roadside boundary, and fully fenced boundaries. The gently contoured, grassed land provides an ideal platform for building, making future development both practical and appealing. Within easy walking distance are three nearby access points to Koutu Beach, perfect for swimming and enjoying the harbour. Additional access at the end of Koutu Point Road allows for fishing, swimming, and boat launching, offering effortless enjoyment of the water-based lifestyle the Hokianga is known for. Set within the quiet and welcoming Koutu community, these properties offer peace, space, and privacy, while remaining just a 10-minute drive from Opononi and Omapere, where you will find local shops, cafés, and essential amenities. Opportunities of this calibre are increasingly rare. Enquire today to turn your coastal lifestyle vision into reality. LOT 3 - 16 Koutu Point Road- $335,000 LOT 4 - 20 Koutu Point Road - $325,000 LOT 5 - 22 Koutu Point Road - offers outstanding value at a special discounted price of $310,000 LOT 6 - SOLD LOT 7 & 8 - Available for sale - enquire for pricing. To book a viewing, contact me: Csilla Ford 021 173 9641 or email: csillaford@oneagency.net.nz

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

45 m

DUNE RISE, KOUTU LOOP ROAD, KOUTU POINT ROAD, STATE HIGHWAY 12

Nearest stream

48 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

258 m

Nearest lake

1.5 km

Nearest wetland

1.0 km

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

—

Powerline proximity

—

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

Survey & boundary

How well-defined are the boundaries?

Survey plan

DP 592512

Deposited 2023-06-08

Survey class

—

I is tightest, V is loosest

Survey marks near parcel

Redefinition survey

Unlikely needed

Based on plan age + survey class

Survey data from LINZ Landonline. A surveyor's boundary redefinition can cost $3–10k+ depending on site conditions — factor it in if you plan to build close to a boundary and existing marks are damaged or missing.

Aerial imagery

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