What zoning applies to this Maungatapere section?

This section is zoned Rural Lifestyle Zone with a maximum site coverage of 10%. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 4,800 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 21,678 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.

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Maungatapere · Whangarei

509 Kara Road, Maungatapere

Land Price

$425,000

$89/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$724,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$824,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$924,999

Land area

4,800 m²

Zone

Rural Lifestyle Zone

Natural Hazards

None identified

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

None

2 registered instruments on title

Easement Instrument2020-07-10

Consent Notice2020-07-10

Market position

Priced 35% above the Whangarei average.

This section$89/m²

Whangarei · Rural Lifestyle Zone average$66/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 509 Kara Road, Maungatapere?

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

$4,546/mo

Devpro

$4,318/mo

Saving

$228/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$83,250	$83,250
▸ 5yr	$26,927	$106,250	$157,304
▸ 10yr	$57,517	$135,605	$245,721
▸ 20yr	$164,201	$220,887	$507,430
▸ 30yr	$267,982	$359,801	$829,112

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): $81,990
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $267,982

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About this section

Prime 4,800sqm section in Maungatapere - build your dream home just over 10 minutes from central Whangarei. Situated on Kara Road in highly sought-after Maungatapere, this 4,800sqm section offers an excellent opportunity to build your home in a peaceful rural environment. The land is flat and features alluvial soils, providing a solid foundation for a variety of uses, and it’s ready to be developed. The property is bordered by a beautiful line of mature trees, offering privacy and a sense of seclusion while still being easily accessible. The section is located on a quiet road, making it an ideal setting for those who want to enjoy the tranquility of rural life without being far from the conveniences of the city. With power already available on-site, the section is ready for your new home to be built, allowing for a straightforward development process. Whether you’re looking to create a family home or simply enjoy the peace of country living, this land offers great potential. If you're looking for a rural lifestyle with easy access to town, this property provides the best of both worlds. Contact me today for more information or to arrange a viewing. Please note this sale is subject to title. Please enquire for house and land package options.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

364 m

KARA ROAD, MANGAKAHIA ROAD, PEARSON ROAD

Nearest stream

82 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

11.5 km

Nearest lake

149 m

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

8.7 km

Powerline proximity

927 m

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 542391

Deposited 2019-10-07

Survey class

—

I is tightest, V is loosest

Survey marks near parcel

Best condition: reliably placed

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

See the land from above.

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