Puwera · Whangarei
9 Lemonwood Rise, Puwera
Listed by Lynne Meldrum at Ray White - Whangarei
Listed 29 May 2026 · 20 days on market · 77% below the current Whangarei Rural average days on market
Land Price
$399,000
$28/m²
With 2-bed Devpro 65m²
$698,999
With 3-bed Devpro 95m²
$798,999
With 4-bed Devpro 122m²
$898,999
Land area
1.40 ha
Zone
Rural Production Zone
Title Type
Freehold · Fee Simple
Legal Description
Lot 1 Deposited Plan 589774
Title Area
1.40 ha
Easements
None identified
Mortgage
No mortgage
Encumbrances
None
Consent Notices
Yes
Covenants
Yes
4 registered instruments on title
Aerial imagery
See the land from above.
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Location
What's nearby.
Nearest town
Whangārei
≈ 9.2 km straight-line
Nearest school
Otaika Valley School
≈ 2.3 km straight-line
School zone
Whangarei Boys' High School · Whangarei Girls' High School
In-zone for enrolment — confirm the current scheme with the school
Distances are straight-line from the parcel, not drive time. Nearest town and school come from a curated dataset; supermarkets from OpenStreetMap. Switch the aerial above to Map to see the surrounding roads and town names.
Can you build here?
Zoned Rural Production Zone — up to 5% site coverage.
What you can build
District Plan zone
Rural Production Zone
Max site coverage
5%
Max building footprint
701 m² of 1.41 ha
Of the total parcel area.
Which DEVPRO plans fit here?
Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.
The ground
Natural hazards
None identified
Reticulated services · 1/3 available
Water
Available in road
7.1m from boundary
Wastewater
Not available
Stormwater
Not available
Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Whangārei District Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.
Your home, complete
Your home from $698,999
Indicative turnkey total — land asking price plus the entry DEVPRO build. Excludes site works (earthworks, services connections, driveway), consents and finance. Confirm a fixed price with us.
Build on this section
Build with Devlin Property
A fixed DEVPRO™ price for this section — design, consent and a turnkey high-performance build.
Building with your own builder?
Spec DEVPRO™ into your own builder's plans for this site — we'll send the infopack as a leave-behind.
Price in context
Listed 34% below the Whangarei median.
Median asking price per m² across 37 active sections in Whangarei · Rural Production Zone, as at 18 Jun 2026. Asking prices, not sales.
From the listing agent
In the words of Lynne Meldrum, Ray White - Whangarei
Serious Sellers: Your Opportunity at Lemonwood Rise!
Our owners are not testing the market. The subdivision is finished, some of the neighboring builds are complete, and the title is ready. They have subdivided their original farm to create an affordable, high quality opportunity for a new owner to secure their future. This isn't just a listing, it's a freshly completed canvas ready for your immediate vision.
Rural Cheer, City Near: If you've been dreaming of wide open spaces but dread the thought of a grueling commute, your search ends here. Spanning a precise and generous 1.4016 hectares, this section offers the authentic country feel you've been craving while remaining just approx. 11 km from the Whangarei CBD. Enjoy the peace of the hinterland and be at your favorite cafe or the office in minutes.
Designed for Your Vision: Forget the stress of unformed access or uncertain surroundings. The infrastructure is already in place to a high standard.
Premium Access: Arrive home via a sleek concrete lane.
Aesthetic Appeal: Classic board-and-batten fencing sets a stylish, cohesive tone for the neighborhood.
Elevated Living: The building site is perfectly positioned to capture expansive views and maximum sunshine.
Space for What Matters: With over 1.4 hectares at your disposal, there is genuine room for the lifestyle you've promised the family. There is plenty of space for the kids to roam, a patch for the chickens, and the freedom to build that dream shed for the boat, the caravan, and the "toys."
Property Snapshot:
Land Size: 1.4016 Hectares
Location: Approx. 11 km to Whangarei CBD
Infrastructure: Concrete lane & board-and-batten fencing
Status: Subdivision complete, elevated site, ready to create your vision
Don't settle for a cramped suburban lot when you can have wide-open views without the painful commute. Come and see the potential at Lemonwood Rise today. Call Lynne or Joy to find out more and arrange a viewing of this great opportunity.
www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/WHC39047
For sale by Auction 1:00 pm Thursday 18 June, Ray White Auction Room, 131 Port Road, Whangarei (unless sold prior).
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Ray White - Whangarei. Devlin Property's independent read — buildability, services, hazards and total cost — is in the panels above.
Site context
What shapes the build here.
Road frontage
189 m
MAUNGAKARAMEA ROAD — vehicle crossing still needs council approval
Nearest stream
212 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest coast
3.8 km
Amenity at this distance, not a constraint
Nearest lake
374 m
Site aspect
Falls ≈ north
A north-facing fall suits passive-solar orientation
Too far away to matter: nearest powerline 908 m · nearest rail 3.5 km.
Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ); site aspect is approximate, from the 1m LiDAR contours. Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.
Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code
What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at 9 Lemonwood Rise, Puwera?
Before you commit to a builder, learn what separates a home that performs from one that just looks the part.
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