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Far North

Russell

280 Aucks Road, Russell

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Russell · Far North

280 Aucks Road, Russell

Land Price

$450,000

$86/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$749,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$849,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$949,999

Land area

5,218 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 2 Deposited Plan 366685

Title Area

5,218 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

4 registered instruments on title
DD2017-03-28
Discharge of Mortgage2017-02-27
Variation of Mortgage2014-06-10
Easement Instrument2009-05-07

Market position

Priced 63% below the Far North average.

This section$86/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 280 Aucks Road, Russell?

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

The build

Mortgage

Running costs

Monthly mortgage — green-loan advantage

Building code

$4,676/mo

Devpro

$4,435/mo

Saving

$241/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

YearIf held (savings)If sold — resale premiumIf sold — total Devpro advantage
0yr$0$85,500$85,500
5yr$27,707$109,122$161,179
10yr$59,078$139,270$251,383
20yr$167,323$226,857$517,186
30yr$272,664$369,526$843,518

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)
$86,672
Energy (70% lower, inflating)
$139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time)
$19,932
HVAC replacements avoided
$26,539
Total 30-year savings
$272,664

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About this section

<p>This expansive 5,218 sq m section (more or less) offers the perfect canvas to create your dream home in one of New Zealand’s most historic and sought-after coastal destinations.<br /><br />Positioned on an elevated site, the property captures stunning views across the Victoria Channel and enjoys a rare sense of privacy while still being highly convenient. Direct access to the Russell Walkway brings the surrounding native bush reserve to your doorstep, while the Russell–Opua car ferry is only one kilometre away and the vibrant Russell village with its cafés, restaurants, and heritage charm is just a short seven-kilometre drive.<br /><br />The land itself presents an elevated building platform that makes the most of the natural outlook. From here you can enjoy uninterrupted water views framed by native bush. The property borders a reserve, ensuring long-term protection of its peaceful and secluded atmosphere. Despite the privacy, you are never far from key amenities and transport connections.<br /><br />Sections of this size and quality are rarely available in Russell. Whether you envision a holiday retreat or a forever home, this unique property offers endless potential to design a residence that takes full advantage of its location and outlook.<br /><br />Do not miss this opportunity to secure your own slice of paradise in Russell. Contact Ash Boyd from New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty today for more information.<br /><br />*Boundary lines indicative only</p>

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

51 m

AUCKS ROAD

Nearest stream

96 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

Nearest coast

286 m

Nearest lake

1.4 km

Nearest wetland

246 m

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 366685

Deposited 2006-02-10

Survey class

I is tightest, V is loosest

Survey marks near parcel

0

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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