What zoning applies to this Cable Bay 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 880 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 767 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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Cable Bay · Far North

81 Stratford Drive, Cable Bay

Land Price

$280,000

$318/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$579,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$679,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$779,999

Land area

880 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 88 Deposited Plan 384236

Title Area

765 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

8 registered instruments on title

Discharge of Mortgage2009-08-19

Change of Name of Mortgagee2008-08-28

Mortgage2007-08-08

Mortgage2007-08-06

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2007-08-03

Easement Instrument2007-05-25

Market position

Priced 38% above the Far North average.

This section$318/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 81 Stratford Drive, Cable Bay?

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

$3,794/mo

Devpro

$3,641/mo

Saving

$152/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$70,200	$70,200
▸ 5yr	$22,401	$89,595	$134,831
▸ 10yr	$48,465	$114,348	$212,883
▸ 20yr	$146,098	$186,261	$450,847
▸ 30yr	$240,828	$303,400	$745,556

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): $54,836
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $240,828

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About this section

Great opportunity - this section is well priced and the CV / Rateable value for this property sits at $270,000 Have you been searching for the ideal spot for your future build? Look no further - This 880 square metre (more or less) elevated section is located within a prime subdivision above Cable Bay. The section is elevated above the road and has a flat contour and building site with wide north facing sea views out over Cable Bay and across the Karikari Peninsula. Building covenants are in place to protect your investment and keep the high-quality feel of the neighbourhood. These include but are not limited to: • Building Covenants include - minimum house size of 140 square metres (excluding garages, carports and decks) and a height restriction of 6 metres • The subdivision is registered as a Kiwi Zone which restricts the keeping of ferrets, cats and dogs • There is power, water and phone connection to the boundary The site is located a short walk from the beautiful waters and golden sands of Cable Bay beach and a short drive from the Taipa and Mill Bay boat ramps. As well as being nearby local schools and the main shopping precinct in Coopers Beach which includes a Four Square, Medical Centre, Butchery, Bakery, Pharmacy and Beauty Salons. Call Hania today to request an information pack, or to meet on site and show you all this property offers.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

57 m

DUDLEY CRESCENT, STATE HIGHWAY 10, STRATFORD DRIVE

Nearest stream

—

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

—

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 384236

Deposited 2007-02-20

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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