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357 Whangarei Heads Road

Tamaterau Northland

3
1
4
140 m²
2931 m²
House
Last sold for $465,000
Daniel FooteDaniel Foote, last sold this property on 06 April 2026 after 61 days on market.

Overview

SOLD - Aunty Judy's Cottage

!!! SOLD !!! Nestled against the hills of Waikaraka, this historic cottage commands an elevated position on a substantial 2,931 m² section, enjoying sweeping panoramic views across the Whangarei Harbour. The land has a gentle, usable contour and a park-like feel, offering space, privacy, and genuine scope for the future. Believed to have been built around 1912, the home began life as workers' accommodation at the Reotahi Freezing Works. When the freezing works were destroyed by fire in the early 1920s, this cottage was spared and later barged across the harbour to Waikaraka, where it was permanently re-established on its current site. Predating formal council records, it remains a genuine piece of Northland's early industrial heritage. The home offers approximately 140 sqm of floor area, with a practical three-bedroom layout comprising two bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. It is rich in character and originality, and was held and cherished by Aunty Judy for most of her adult life, after marrying Uncle Don and purchasing it as their first and only home in the 1960s. This is the first time the property has been offered to the market in over 60 years, a testament to both its setting and its significance to the family. While refurbishment is required, the fundamentals here are compelling. Large landholdings of this size, with elevation, harbour views, and genuine early-1900s provenance, are increasingly difficult to replace. For buyers prepared to renovate, there is clear potential to restore the home's character while adding significant value through thoughtful modernisation. Waikaraka is a stunning, well-positioned waterside location, just minutes from Onerahi and central Whangarei amenities, while also forming the gateway to the Whangarei Heads Peninsula, where beaches, boating, fishing, and mountain walks are all within easy reach. This is a deceased estate, and the executors' instructions are clear. This property is to be sold. For buyers who can look beyond the cosmetic and recognise the underlying land, location, and character, this offering represents outstanding value in a tightly held harbour-side setting. Strong interest is anticipated. Early inspection is recommended. www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/WHC38669

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
4 carspaces
4 open car spaces
140 m² floor area
2931 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Tamaterau over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 357 Whangarei Heads Road is $720k.

Median value
$720k
Estimated value range
$465k - $1.46m
Median days on market
74
Estimated value trend
-41%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Tamaterau. 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 357 Whangarei Heads Road

2026
Sold
$465,000
06 Apr 2026 by Daniel Foote, of Ray White Whangarei (Goode Leith Realty Limited)

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Tamaterau

In the last 12 months, 8 three-bedroom houses similar to 357 Whangarei Heads Road, have been sold.

This represents a 28% decrease in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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