What zoning applies to this Maungaturoto section?

This section is zoned Coastal Residential (e.g. Mangawhai) with a maximum site coverage of 30%. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 51,921 m² (about 5.19 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 73,173 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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Maungaturoto · Kaipara

610 Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto

Land Price

$430,000

$8/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$729,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$829,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$929,999

Land area

5.19 ha

Zone

Coastal Residential (e.g. Mangawhai)

Natural Hazards

None identified

Council services

Live reticulated water, wastewater, and stormwater data is not yet wired in for Kaipara. Check the LIM report or contact Kaipara District Council directly.

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Section 2 Survey Office Plan 553898

Title Area

7.30 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

3 registered instruments on title

Discharge of Mortgage2022-05-19

Mortgage2022-05-19

GN2021-07-22

Market position

Priced 100% below the Kaipara average.

This section$8/m²

Kaipara · Coastal Residential (e.g. Mangawhai) average$4,157/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 610 Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto?

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

$4,572/mo

Devpro

$4,342/mo

Saving

$230/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$83,700	$83,700
▸ 5yr	$27,083	$106,825	$158,079
▸ 10yr	$57,829	$136,338	$246,854
▸ 20yr	$164,826	$222,081	$509,381
▸ 30yr	$268,919	$361,746	$831,993

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): $82,927
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $268,919

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About this section

Escape to your own slice of paradise with this lifestyle block located at 610 Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto. Situated down a long private driveway, this 5.1921 hectares (approx. 12.83 acres) rural lifestyle provides ample space for cultivating your own garden, raising livestock, or simply enjoy the freedom of wide-open spaces. This property offers multiple possibilities for development, making it an ideal canvas for your dream home or weekend getaway. On the property you will find a cosy cabin equipped with kitchen bench/sink, and bathroom leading, out to a covered sunny deck. There is also a utility shed, and shelter for storage along with 2 water tanks, a small pond and a newly built loading ramp and turning circle next to a small animal shelter with attached pens. This existing infrastructure allows for easy setup for your pets or livestock, making it a hassle-free investment. Conveniently located with easy access to local amenities, and only 5 minute drive to Bickerstaffe Road wharf and boat ramp. With easy access onto the Kaipara harbour, you can enjoy the best of both worlds - rural living with urban conveniences or water/fishing sports on your doorstep. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a rural lifestyle section in the heart of Maungaturoto. Contact Gary on 021 902 087 or Debbie on 021 233 3796 today to arrange a viewing and explore the possibilities this property has to offer! If you would like to be added to Gary's exclusive news and new listings newsletter, please email Gary Morris with: "Yes, e-newsletter" in the subject line. gary@fnkaipara.co.nz

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

241 m

BICKERSTAFFE ROAD

Nearest stream

308 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

1.8 km

Nearest lake

498 m

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

1.1 km

Powerline proximity

5.1 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

—

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

See the land from above.

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