What zoning applies to this Maunu section?

This section is zoned Low Density Residential Zone with a maximum site coverage of 25% and a height limit of 8m. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 10,180 m² (about 1.02 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 10,557 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.

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Maunu · Whangarei

Lot 3/12 Sylvia Lane, Maunu

Land Price

$500,000

$49/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$799,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$899,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$999,999

Land area

1.02 ha

Zone

Low Density Residential Zone

Natural Hazards

Land Instability

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 1 Deposited Plan 609289

Title Area

1.08 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

1 registered instrument on title

Easement Instrument2025-08-13

Market position

Priced 36% below the Whangarei average.

This section$49/m²

Whangarei · Low Density Residential Zone average$77/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 Lot 3/12 Sylvia Lane, Maunu?

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

$4,935/mo

Devpro

$4,669/mo

Saving

$267/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$90,000	$90,000
▸ 5yr	$29,267	$114,865	$168,928
▸ 10yr	$62,199	$146,600	$262,707
▸ 20yr	$173,565	$238,797	$536,697
▸ 30yr	$282,028	$388,974	$872,330

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): $96,036
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $282,028

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About this section

A peaceful haven in Maunu's green heart. Set against a backdrop of rolling hills and established lifestyle properties, this exceptional 1.018ha (approx.) block offers a rare chance to create your private retreat in the highly regarded Maunu community. With its elevated position and gently sloping terrain, the land captures sunshine, rural views, and the natural beauty of its surroundings. Located just off Austin Road, this is a location that combines tranquillity with convenience. You'll be walking distance to both Maunu School and Pompallier Catholic College, and only minutes to Whangarei Hospital and local amenities. This tightly held pocket of Maunu continues to attract those who value space, quality, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're dreaming of a family estate, a quiet retirement oasis, or a nature-inspired build, this blue-chip section offers the perfect canvas. Welcome home.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

44 m

OTAIKA VALLEY ROAD, STATE HIGHWAY 14, SYLVIA LANE

Nearest stream

153 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

3.8 km

Nearest lake

212 m

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

4.9 km

Powerline proximity

218 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 609289

Deposited 2024-09-11

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

See the land from above.

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