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Far North

Russell

51 Russell Heights, Russell

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Russell · Far North

51 Russell Heights, Russell

Land Price

$659,000

$578/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$958,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$1,058,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,158,999

Land area

1,141 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 4 Deposited Plan 416714

Title Area

1,185 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

2 registered instruments on title
Easement Instrument2013-03-14
Easement Instrument2010-10-18

Market position

Priced 150% above the Far North average.

This section$578/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 51 Russell Heights, 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

$5,760/mo

Devpro

$5,411/mo

Saving

$349/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

YearIf held (savings)If sold — resale premiumIf sold — total Devpro advantage
0yr$0$104,310$104,310
5yr$34,230$133,129$193,571
10yr$72,124$169,910$298,716
20yr$193,416$276,765$598,743
30yr$311,804$450,821$963,954

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)
$125,812
Energy (70% lower, inflating)
$139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time)
$19,932
HVAC replacements avoided
$26,539
Total 30-year savings
$311,804

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About this section

<p>Tucked away in the coveted Russell Heights, this 1,141sqm freehold section offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise. Nestled above the iconic Long Beach, this quiet, secure gated community delivers more than just a location - it's a lifestyle.<br />From the moment you step onto this elevated land, the views take center stage. Expansive sea vistas unfold from Te Wahapu, sweeping over Matauwhi Bay and reaching out towards Paihia and beyond. It’s the kind of view that feels like it belongs in a painting - but it’s yours to experience every day.<br />The natural contour of the section offers a blank canvas for your vision. Whether you’re planning a contemporary retreat or a timeless coastal sanctuary, the land is ready to accommodate your dreams. The perfect setting for a home that’s as unique as the location itself.<br />For nature lovers, this piece of land is a gateway to the great outdoors. Surrounding bush tracks offer peaceful walks, with birdlife and native flora just steps from your door. And, when you’re in the mood to take in the sea air, Long Beach is just 1km away - perfect for morning strolls or sunset swims.<br />Less than 2km from the bustling heart of Russell, this section is close enough to the town’s charm and vibrancy but far enough to ensure the serenity you crave. Here, you’re within reach of some of New Zealand’s finest beaches, diving spots, and fishing grounds. This is coastal living at its best.<br />Exclusive, elevated, and filled with possibility - this freehold section is ready to become whatever you envision. Your gateway to a new way of life in the Bay of Islands awaits.</p>

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

17 m

Nearest stream

321 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

Nearest coast

259 m

Nearest lake

Nearest wetland

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 416714

Deposited 2009-02-03

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

See the land from above.

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