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53 Handyside Street

Tawa Wellington

4
2
1
129 m²
879 m²
House
Jane MatherJane Mather, last sold this property on 11 September 2025 after 34 days on market.

Overview

STYLISH MODERN LIVING + BONUS SLEEPOUT!

Welcome to 53 & 53A Handyside Street in Tawa - a stylishly renovated 3-bedroom home with a BONUS fully consented self-contained studio, set on a generous, sun-soaked section with subdivision potential. Nestled at the quiet end of a cul-de-sac and overlooking a picturesque park, this versatile property is just moments from public transport, shops, schools and more. Whether you're after modern family living, extra income, or long-term land banking - this one delivers. Key Home Highlights: • Open-plan kitchen, perfect for the 'Master Chef' in your family • Spacious master bedroom with peaceful reading nook - ideal for your morning matcha, tea or coffee • Two additional bedrooms downstairs - great for family, flatmates or guests • Two stylish bathrooms: one with a relaxing bath, the other with separate shower and integrated laundry Self-Contained Studio (Fully Consented!) • Private entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and great natural light • Ideal for Airbnb, tenants (to help offset the mortgage), extended family, or work-from-home office Storage & Extras: • Massive under-house storage for bikes, tools, kayaks - or even a creative workshop or home gym • Additional storage under the studio Outdoors: • Generous backyard for kids and pets to play • Space to grow your own garden - complete with glasshouse • Subdivision potential (subject to council approval) Location Perks: • Just minutes from Tawa shops, schools, gyms, cafes and public transport • Easy 15-minute commute to Wellington CBD • Close to Rangituhi / Colonial Knob for weekend mountain biking and hiking Whether you're a home buyer needing extra income, an investor chasing strong returns, or a developer looking for their next project - this one ticks all the boxes. Properties like these are rare - get in quick! Just ask Jane or Jean for your appointment to view. Marketed by Team Jane at Collective First National - Your #1 Local Sales Team 11 different languages spoken by our team including Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Sinhalese and more

Features

4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 carspace
1 open car space
129 m² floor area
879 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom houses sold in Tawa over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 53 Handyside Street is $880k.

Median value
$880k
Estimated value range
$495k - $1.26m
Median days on market
33
Estimated value trend
-1%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Tawa. 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 53 Handyside Street

2025
Sold
Undisclosed
11 Sep 2025 by Jane Mather, of First National Collective - Johnsonville

Happy sellers in Tawa

81%
81% of sellers in Tawa reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Tawa stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

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Local market activity for 4 bedroom houses in Tawa

In the last 12 months, 45 four-bedroom houses similar to 53 Handyside Street, have been sold.

This represents a 13% decrease in four-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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