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8 Ward Street

Palmerston North Manawatu-Wanganui

4
1
2
160 m²
815 m²
House
Last sold for $615,000
Sheryn BotherwaySheryn Botherway, last sold this property on 15 September 2026 after -1 days on market.

Overview

HIGH DEMAND ZONE - INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY

A 1920s character home with solid bones, strong street appeal, and long‑term potential. Offering four bedrooms, a separate lounge, separate dining, functional kitchen, and a tidy laundry, this property delivers excellent upstairs storage and plenty of room to add value. The kitchen and bathroom are ready for renovation—an ideal opportunity for investors wanting a clear, manageable value‑add while the home remains tidy and fully tenanted.Set on a substantial 815m² section, the land component alone will appeal to developers, land‑bankers, and strategic investors. The generous 160m² floor area provides flexibility for families, tenants, or future reconfiguration, and the character features offer charm that modern builds simply can’t replicate.Located in zone for Palmerston North Boys’ High School, Russell Street School, and Ross Intermediate, the address sits firmly within one of the city’s most sought‑after education catchments—boosting rental demand and strengthening long‑term desirability.With income in place, value‑add opportunities on hand, and a sizeable land parcel in a premium schooling zone, this 1920s character property is a smart acquisition for investors seeking growth, yield, and long‑term potential.

Features

4 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
160 m² floor area
815 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom houses sold in Palmerston North over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 8 Ward Street is $665k.

Median value
$665k
Estimated value range
$400k - $1m
Median days on market
48
Estimated value trend
0%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Palmerston North. 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 8 Ward Street

2026
Sold
$615,000
15 Sep 2026 by Sheryn Botherway, of Professionals Palmerston North (Unique Realty Ltd)

Happy sellers in Palmerston North

75%
75% of sellers in Palmerston North reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North

In the last 12 months, 7 four-bedroom houses similar to 8 Ward Street, have been sold.

This represents a 50% increase in four-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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