What zoning applies to this Kensington 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.

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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Kensington · Whangarei

Monowai Place, Kensington

Land Price

$290,000

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$589,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$689,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$789,999

Land area

—

Zone

Low Density Residential Zone

Natural Hazards

Land Instability

Water

Connected

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Connected

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 3 Deposited Plan 184114

Title Area

4,490 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

9 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2016-01-18

Discharge of Mortgage2016-01-18

TSM2015-12-01

Discharge of Mortgage2005-03-24

Mortgage2005-03-24

Mortgage2001-10-05

TE1997-10-31

EC1997-10-31

C3211997-10-31

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at Monowai Place, Kensington?

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

$3,846/mo

Devpro

$3,688/mo

Saving

$158/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$71,100	$71,100
▸ 5yr	$22,713	$90,744	$136,381
▸ 10yr	$49,090	$115,814	$215,148
▸ 20yr	$147,347	$188,649	$454,750
▸ 30yr	$242,700	$307,290	$751,318

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): $56,708
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $242,700

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About this section

Are you looking for that ideal site for a future home of your dreams in a superb Kensington location? Enjoy the privacy and tranquil setting with a rural feel and ability to build to capture all day sun, there are options galore depending on your budget and lifestyle. Seize the opportunity to secure your slice of paradise, buy and build now or land bank to build your dream home, or for later development We have a limited number of available sites ranging from approximately 532 sqm to 1.5 ha providing options for all. These sections offer adjacent bush and farmland, many with stunning, elevated, expansive views back to Kensington and across to Parihaka whilst providing inner city living at its best! Take your pick: 2 Lilicoe Lane - 532 sqm - priced at $290,000 4 Lilicoe Lane - 503 sqm - priced at $290,000 Lot 3 Monowai Lane - 2,016 sqm - priced at $390,000 Lot 6 Monowai Lane - 2,002 sqm - priced at $390,000 26 Monowai Lane - 2,003 sqm - priced at $390,000 Lot 2 Monowai Lane - 1.5 ha - includes a plan for further subdivision - priced at $690,000 The developer is ready for retirement and offers these sections either individually, or as a development package. The complete block is available for a keen developer to take over the subdivision. There are only so many central city sections with all that these offer. Contact us today for a Property file and information pack. Build your future here! www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/WHC36324

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

170 m

KENSINGTON HEIGHTS RISE, RUSSELL ROAD, WALNUT GROVE

Nearest stream

30 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

3.5 km

Nearest lake

617 m

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

987 m

Powerline proximity

509 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 184114

Deposited 1997-06-01

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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