What zoning applies to this Ahipara 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 804 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 880 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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Ahipara · Far North

7 Albatross Alley, Ahipara

Land Price

$225,000

$292/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$524,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$624,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$724,999

Land area

804 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 8 Deposited Plan 380768

Title Area

878 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

6 registered instruments on title

Variation of Mortgage2019-12-04

Mortgage2016-08-05

CCON2007-08-15

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2007-05-22

Easement Instrument2007-05-08

Market position

Priced 27% above the Far North average.

This section$292/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 7 Albatross Alley, Ahipara?

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

$3,508/mo

Devpro

$3,385/mo

Saving

$124/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$65,250	$65,250
▸ 5yr	$20,684	$83,277	$126,307
▸ 10yr	$45,032	$106,285	$200,427
▸ 20yr	$139,232	$173,127	$429,385
▸ 30yr	$230,528	$282,006	$713,862

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): $44,536
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $230,528

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About this section

Ready to build your dream beach house? This 804sqm flat section in Albatross Alley is just waiting for you to make it your own. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, it's the perfect spot for a laid-back, beachy lifestyle. Whether you're thinking about building your dream home or bringing in a relocatable, this site is ready for whatever you have in mind. You're just a short stroll from the beach and a kids' park, and only 15km from Kaitaia for everything you need. Pak n Save, Mitre 10, banks, schools, hospitals... plus a dairy, fish and chip shop, bottle shop, and a school all in Ahipara. Pretty handy, right? Ahipara is famous for its awesome waves, sunshine, and fishing-whether you're surfing, chilling on the beach, or enjoying the great outdoors, this place has it all. With covenants in place to keep things looking good, you can rest easy knowing your investment is in safe hands. Call me today and let's make your coastal dream a reality!

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

20 m

ALBATROSS ALLEY, KAKAPO STREET, POSEIDON WAY, SANDHILLS ROAD, TAKAHE ROAD, WEKA STREET

Nearest stream

480 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

623 m

Nearest lake

346 m

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 380768

Deposited 2006-11-27

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.

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