What zoning applies to this Paihia 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 2,144 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 1,518 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. The title has a registered covenant — check the conditions before purchase.

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Paihia · Far North

9 River Palms Lane, Paihia

Land Price

$390,000

$182/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$689,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$789,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$889,999

Land area

2,144 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 5 Deposited Plan 552961

Title Area

1,514 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

Yes

6 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2023-10-16

Building Act Notification2022-12-01

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2021-10-20

Easement Instrument2021-09-14

Consent Notice2021-09-14

Land Covenant2021-09-14

Market position

Priced 21% below the Far North average.

This section$182/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 9 River Palms Lane, Paihia?

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

$4,365/mo

Devpro

$4,155/mo

Saving

$210/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$80,100	$80,100
▸ 5yr	$25,834	$102,230	$151,880
▸ 10yr	$55,332	$130,474	$237,795
▸ 20yr	$159,832	$212,529	$493,772
▸ 30yr	$261,428	$346,187	$808,943

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): $75,436
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $261,428

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About this section

This incredible riverside land parcel with a generous 2144 sqm (more or less) land area will allow your imagination (and your architect) to run wild with ideas on maximising this fairly flat site's potential. The possibilities here are endless, whether you choose to design your own dream home, or develop as an investment opportunity. Practical covenants in place to protect everyone's asset This spacious plot of land provides the perfect canvas for your architectural masterpiece. Beautifully positioned for all day sunshine and offering a unique opportunity to enjoy the serenity of the close by Waitangi river with added bonus of your own boat ramp and jetty, as well as the convenience of being close to all of the amenities that Paihia has to offer. Just minutes away, you'll find the wide array of shops, restaurants and cafes that make Paihia popular with residents and visitors alike. On your doorstep are an array of beaches and Opua marina affording you the convenience of having water activities and recreational pursuits just moments away. At your leisure you can enjoy some local walks, take on the mountain bike trail, launch your boat and enjoy. Soon, this exclusive subdivision will have a fully automated security gate system for owners and guests. Call today to discuss this unique riverside opportunity, then bring your creativity and sense of adventure when you come along to view this incredible offering. Conjunctionals welcome.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

0 m

Nearest stream

624 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

129 m

Nearest lake

1.2 km

Nearest wetland

667 m

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

—

Powerline proximity

709 m

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 552961

Deposited 2020-08-18

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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