What zoning applies to this Russell 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 792 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 1,858 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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Russell · Far North

395D Aucks Road, Russell

Land Price

$420,000

$530/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$719,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$819,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$919,999

Land area

792 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.

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

7 registered instruments on title

Mortgage1992-05-04

TE1967-05-01

TE1964-06-11

TE1961-08-10

BLR1870-01-01

TE1870-01-01

Market position

Priced 130% above the Far North average.

This section$530/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 395D 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

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

$4,520/mo

Devpro

$4,295/mo

Saving

$225/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$82,800	$82,800
▸ 5yr	$26,770	$105,676	$156,529
▸ 10yr	$57,205	$134,872	$244,589
▸ 20yr	$163,577	$219,693	$505,479
▸ 30yr	$267,046	$357,856	$826,230

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): $81,054
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $267,046

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About this section

Imagine waking up to sea views and the gentle rhythm of coastal life , all at an attainable entry point of $420,000. This 792sqm (more or less) freehold section presents an outstanding opportunity to secure your own piece of the coast and create a home perfectly tailored to your lifestyle. With a geotech report, TP58 report and topographical report already on file organised by the current owners, you can start planning your build today. Beautifully positioned within walking distance to the water, the site enjoys elevated views across the bay, where yachts drift by during the day and the lights of Opua Marina shimmer after dark. With no building covenants, you have the freedom to design exactly what you want, whether a relaxed holiday escape or a permanent coastal haven. You’re just moments from the boat ramp and ferry crossing, making it easy to enjoy everything this maritime location offers. Approximately 9km from Russell, this special spot delivers not just land, but a coastal lifestyle defined by connection, community, and ease. Enquire today to secure this exceptional coastal opportunity at $420,000.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

30 m

OKIATO ROAD

Nearest stream

608 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

51 m

Nearest lake

—

Nearest wetland

524 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 49430

Deposited 1960-12-01

Survey class

—

I is tightest, V is loosest

Survey marks near parcel

Best condition: reliably placed

Redefinition survey

Consider budgeting

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

See the land from above.

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