What zoning applies to this Pakotai 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 2,348 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 2,419 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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Pakotai · Far North

5A Opouteke Road, Pakotai

Land Price

$240,000

$102/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$539,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$639,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$739,999

Land area

2,348 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 134126

Title Area

2,348 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

4 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2024-02-28

Discharge of Mortgage2017-07-31

Mortgage1995-04-06

DFLT1870-01-01

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at 5A Opouteke Road, Pakotai?

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

$3,586/mo

Devpro

$3,455/mo

Saving

$132/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$66,600	$66,600
▸ 5yr	$21,152	$85,000	$128,632
▸ 10yr	$45,969	$108,484	$203,824
▸ 20yr	$141,104	$176,709	$435,238
▸ 30yr	$233,337	$287,841	$722,506

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): $47,345
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $233,337

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About this section

Dream of escaping the hustle and bustle of city living? Make that dream your reality. Escape to the countryside with this 2348 sqm (approx. Half-acre) section in the welcoming rural community of Pakotai. Complete with a solid 35 sqm (more or less) cabin, and a 10 x 3m transportable tiny home (as is where is) this property enjoys peaceful views across native bush, rolling farmland to the stunning mountain ranges. With a small cluster of neighbours nearby this enhances the old fashion community feel. Adding to the appeal, the property already has a large water tank and pump, along with 2 garden sheds for extra storage. The section is mostly fenced with wire and batten fencing and a steel farm gate entrance off Opouteke Road. It has a single-phase power supply (32A extra light) located at the front boundary. Centrally located, the property is approximately; 40-45kms to Whangarei, Kaikohe, and Dargaville. With no covenants in place the possibilities are endless here, so whether you're wanting to reduce the mortgage, seeking a peaceful country escape, or wanting to live with greater self-sufficiency in today's uncertain times, this property could be just what you're looking for. Call Lynette or Rachael to arrange your private viewing.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

79 m

MANGAKAHIA ROAD, OPOUTEKE ROAD

Nearest stream

124 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

28.5 km

Nearest lake

857 m

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

—

Powerline proximity

12.9 km

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 134126

Survey class

—

I is tightest, V is loosest

Survey marks near parcel

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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