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216 Elgin Rd

Balaclava Otago

3
1
1
122 m²
488 m²
House
Last sold for $680,000
Alice MunroAlice Munro, last sold this property on 17 July 2025 after 15 days on market.

Overview

A crowd pleaser with timeless comfort

Positioned at the end of Elgin Road, this home offers a quiet and peaceful place to reside and enjoy. Beautifully renovated, this 1950s classic is a true crowd-pleaser. With excellent street appeal, thoughtful landscaping, and a warm, inviting feel throughout, it’s the kind of home that will suit a wide range of buyers, from families to couples and downsizers alike. Set on a sun-soaked 488m2 low maintenance section, the home effortlessly blends character details with modern upgrades. Step inside to polished timber floors and a light-filled open-plan kitchen and living area that flows through French doors to a cosy lounge, complete with a feature gas fire as its centrepiece. A heat pump, heat transfer system, and substantial insulation in the ceiling and floor provide year-round comfort. Interior Features: Three well-proportioned bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes Open-plan kitchen/dining/living with polished timber floors Lounge space that can be open or closed off with French doors - ideal for flexible living Timeless family bathroom with bath and shower Separate toilet for everyday convenience Recent tile roof (2020), woollen carpet, and double glazing Heat pump, gas fire, and heat transfer system supported by ceiling and underfloor insulation Exterior Features: Attractive 1950s roughcast cladding with fresh, modern appeal Fully landscaped, low-maintenance section with mature plantings and great street presence Private, sun-filled backyard with a peaceful outdoor seating area under established trees Large single garage with storage/music room Basement storage plus off-street parking in front of the garage down the private driveway Located within easy walking distance of Mornington’s popular cafes, shops, schools, and public transport, this is low-maintenance living without compromise. Whether you're looking for a home to grow into or a place to slow down in style, 216 Elgin Road offers space, privacy, and timeless appeal in a location that continues to be one of Dunedin’s most desirable.

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 carspace
1 garage space
122 m² floor area
488 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Balaclava over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 216 Elgin Rd is $613.5k.

Median value
$613.5k
Estimated value range
$471.5k - $680k
Median days on market
21
Estimated value trend
4%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Balaclava. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 216 Elgin Rd

2025
Sold
$680,000
17 Jul 2025 by Alice Munro, of Bayleys Dunedin
2017
Sold
$450,000
22 Jun 2017 by Mark Ford

Happy sellers in Balaclava

<50%
Less than 50% of sellers in Balaclava reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Balaclava stands out as a desirable suburb for sellers, consistently delivering great customer service and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 8 reviews in Balaclava over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Balaclava

In the last 12 months, 6 three-bedroom houses similar to 216 Elgin Rd, have been sold.

This represents a 133% decrease in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor is an award winning recommended agent for Balaclava.  They have 2 local sales and collected 3 local reviews across the last 12 months.

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Alice Munro

Alice Munro is an award winning recommended agent for Balaclava.  They have 2 local sales and collected 3 local reviews across the last 12 months.

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Ganesh Rout

Sellers who recommend Ganesh Rout have praised them for being clear communication, local expert, responsive, supportive, friendly, honest and reliable

  •   5   (443 reviews)
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Lydia Dickson

Sellers who recommend Lydia Dickson have praised them for being friendly, local expert, clear communication, responsive, pleasant, supportive and dedicated

  •   5   (41 reviews)
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