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6/8 Princes Street

Kensington Northland

2
1
1
100 m²
House
Last sold for $550,000
Gabe SchoonderwoerdGabe Schoonderwoerd, last sold this property on 26 August 2025 after 27 days on market.

Overview

Secure, sun-filled & effortless living

This beautifully maintained, single-level unit offers a refined and low-maintenance lifestyle with a fantastic street appeal. The estate's instructions are clear: this must be sold. Watch the video to learn more. This is a perfect home for retirees seeking style, comfort, convenience, and connection in one of Whangarei's most sought-after suburbs. From the moment you step inside, you will notice the abundance of natural light throughout the open-plan living and dining areas. Generous windows frame the home, creating a warm and inviting environment that transitions seamlessly to a front courtyard - ideal for enjoying a peaceful morning tea or relaxed afternoon gardening. The recently installed contemporary kitchen with stone benchtops flows effortlessly into the living space, offering both functionality and a sense of contemporary design. The home includes a heat pump, HRV system for clean, dry air throughout the year, and a whole-house water filtration system, as well as a newly installed bathroom with a wet floor shower for impairment-friendly living options that reflect a focus on comfort, wellness, and quality living for years to come. The two spacious bedrooms are of a generous proportion with built-in storage. The internal-access garage is located directly off the street, which means no shared driveway and convenient parking out front for guests. The rear courtyard is a perfect place to hang laundry out to dry without becoming crispy. The single-level layout ensures mobility is never compromised, making this ideal for downsizers or those seeking an independent life in style. The brick-built unit is part of a quiet, established complex with thoughtful landscaping areas and privacy between neighbours. Its location in blue-chip Kensington offers unmatched amenity access, cafes, shops, medical services, and public transport are all within easy walking distance, as well as tennis courts, bowls, recreation areas and walking trails with central Whangarei just minutes away by car, providing an enviable combination of tranquillity and convenience. Properties such as this in Kensington are increasingly hard to find, especially those of this calibre, designed for easy living with such natural abundance and a solid build. Sunny, secure, and superbly located, in a premium location, this is not one to delay viewing. Contact Gabe for more information.

Features

2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 carspace
1 garage space
100 m² floor area
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom houses sold in Kensington over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 6/8 Princes Street is $491k.

Median value
$491k
Estimated value range
$335k - $675k
Median days on market
28
Estimated value trend
-9%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Kensington. 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 6/8 Princes Street

2025
Sold
$550,000
Auction Sale on 26 Aug 2025 by Gabe Schoonderwoerd, of Bayleys Whangarei (Mackys Real Estate Ltd)
2022
Sold
Undisclosed
25 Apr 2022 by Heather Thorburn

Happy sellers in Kensington

68%
68% of sellers in Kensington reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 2 bedroom houses in Kensington

In the last 12 months, 9 two-bedroom houses similar to 6/8 Princes Street, have been sold.

This represents a 10% increase in two-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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