What zoning applies to this Whangarei Heads section?

This section is zoned General Residential Zone 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 2,010 m². Under the General Residential Zone site-coverage limit of 35%, the maximum building footprint is about 704 m².

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

1 natural hazard is flagged in district GIS layers (Land Instability). Always review the LIM report and consider a geotech assessment.

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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Whangarei Heads · Whangarei

Lot 1 Basil Road, Whangarei Heads

Listed by Daniel Foote at Ray White Whangarei

Listed 20 Apr 2026 · 57 days on market · About the current Whangarei Residential average days on market

Land Price

$460,000

$229/m²

With 2-bed Devpro 65m²

$759,999

With 3-bed Devpro 95m²

$859,999

With 4-bed Devpro 122m²

$959,999

Land area

2,010 m²

Zone

General Residential Zone

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

5 registered instruments on title

TSM2021-10-20

Discharge of Mortgage2010-03-26

Mortgage2010-03-26

Mortgage2007-12-13

EC1995-12-05

Aerial imagery

See the land from above.

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Can you build here?

Zoned General Residential Zone — up to 35% site coverage.

What you can build

District Plan zone

General Residential Zone

Max site coverage

35%

Max building footprint

704 m² of 4,036 m²

Of the total parcel area.

Which DEVPRO plans fit here?

DEVPRO 2-bed (65 m² footprint) fits — ≈639 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $299,999 turnkey →DEVPRO 3-bed (95 m² footprint) fits — ≈609 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $399,999 turnkey →DEVPRO 4-bed (122 m² footprint) fits — ≈582 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $499,999 turnkey →

Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.

The ground

Fall across site

≈ 7 m

From 1m LiDAR — see contours on the aerial above.

Natural hazards

Land Instability

Reticulated services · 0/3 available

Water

Not available

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

Land $460,000+DEVPRO 2-bed build from $299,999 (fits this section)=

Your home from $759,999

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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 35% above the Whangarei median.

This section$229/m²

Whangarei · General Residential Zone median$170/m²

Median asking price per m² across 55 active sections in Whangarei · General Residential Zone, as at 16 Jun 2026. Asking prices, not sales.

From the listing agent

In the words of Daniel Foote, Ray White Whangarei

Introducing a stunning 2,010 sqm section with breathtaking views of the rolling hills of Seahorse Farm, stretching out to the open ocean and the dramatic mountainous peaks of the Bream Head Reserve. Free from onerous covenants, this property offers unparalleled flexibility. The only restriction (beyond standard consent notice requirements) is a 30 m setback from the road, making it an ideal choice for those seeking creative freedom unencumbered by someone else's vision. Whether you dream of placing a caravan for summer getaways, creating a picturesque location for a tiny home or relocatable, or designing your dream home from scratch, the possibilities here are endless. Situated in an unbeatable location is 2 km to the renowned Peach Cove walking track, 2 km to the Urquharts Bay boat ramp, perfect for fishing adventures, 3 km to the pristine white sands of Ocean Beach, 5 km to Whangarei Heads School, 13 km to Parua Bay Shopping Centre, 28 km to Whangarei Airport and 34 km to Whangarei CBD via a scenic drive along pohutukawa lined bays. This property is your gateway to an incredible lifestyle in a great community surrounded by natural beauty, with convenient access to nearby amenities and some of the best recreational opportunities Northland has to offer. Don't miss your chance to secure this exceptional section! www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/WHC35928

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

41 m

BASIL ROAD, OCEAN BEACH ROAD — vehicle crossing still needs council approval

Powerline

143 m

Clear of the 32 m NZECP 34 setback

Nearest stream

185 m

Unlikely to constrain the build

Nearest coast

898 m

Amenity at this distance, not a constraint

Site aspect

Falls ≈ west

Orientation we design around — see the contours on the aerial

Too far away to matter: nearest rail 19.8 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 Lot 1 Basil Road, Whangarei Heads?

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See the land from above.

Zoned General Residential Zone — up to 35% site coverage.

Build with Devlin Property

Building with your own builder?

Listed 35% above the Whangarei median.

In the words of Daniel Foote, Ray White Whangarei

What shapes the build here.

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at Lot 1 Basil Road, Whangarei Heads?

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