Mangawhai · Kaipara
38 William Gilbert Drive, Mangawhai
Listed by Hugh Fenwick at Barfoot & Thompson - Mangawhai
Listed 24 Apr 2025 · 438 days on market · 500% above the current Kaipara Residential average days on market
Land Price
$550,000
$758/m²
With 2-bed Devpro 65m²
$849,999
With 3-bed Devpro 95m²
$949,999
With 4-bed Devpro 122m²
$1,049,999
Land area
726 m²
Zone
Residential
Title Type
Freehold · Fee Simple
Legal Description
Lot 26 Deposited Plan 557343
Title Area
726 m²
Easements
None identified
Mortgage
No mortgage
Encumbrances
None
Consent Notices
Yes
Covenants
Yes
6 registered instruments on title
Aerial imagery
See the land from above.
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Location
What's nearby.
Nearest town
Mangawhai
≈ 2.7 km straight-line
Nearest supermarket
Kākāriki Health And Wellbeing
≈ 242 m straight-line
Nearest school
Mangawhai Beach School
≈ 645 m 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.
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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
255 m² of 728 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?
Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.
The ground
Natural hazards
None identified
Reticulated services · 1/3 available
Water
Not available
Wastewater
Not available
Stormwater
Connected
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
Your home from $849,999
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
726 m²
Buildability
99/100 Strong
All-in cost to a finished home
All-in cost is locked — unlock the report to reveal it.
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 57% above the Kaipara median.
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 Hugh Fenwick, Barfoot & Thompson - Mangawhai
Secure your slice of paradise in magical Mangawhai. Located at the quiet end of a premium cul-de-sac within the highly desirable Whai Awa subdivision, this flat, north-facing 726m² section presents an exceptional opportunity to build your dream residence or exclusive coastal getaway.
Enjoy the convenience of village life, with its charming cafés, boutique shops, and vibrant local markets, all within easy reach. Indulge in leisurely moments at the renowned waterfront Mangawhai Tavern, or escape to the nearby surf beach (just 7km).
This is more than just land; it's an investment in a sought-after lifestyle. The level site ensures straightforward building, and with power already connected at the boundary, your project is ready to begin.
Whether you're seeking a prestigious permanent home or a valuable weekend retreat, don't miss this rare chance to be part of this thriving, connected community. Your Mangawhai lifestyle starts here.
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Barfoot & Thompson - 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
0 m
No mapped frontage — check for a registered access easement (see the title above)
Nearest wetland
763 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest stream
222 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest coast
208 m
Amenity at this distance, not a constraint
Nearest lake
458 m
Site aspect
Falls ≈ north-west
A north-facing fall suits passive-solar orientation
Too far away to matter: nearest rail 13.1 km.
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.
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