Taradale, Hawke's Bay is home to 101 active real estate agents and 30 active real estate agencies. There are 7 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 37 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 247 active and sold properties, with 186 reviews in total. This is a 15% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Buyer Review • 5 days ago

Vaughan knew the property very well and could answer most questions we had. He was great at communicating with the vendors to allow us to view the property on back to back days as we couldn't make the open home.
Seller Review • 12 days ago

We used Rita to sell our home in Knightsbridge. We knew she knew our suburb intimately and she had buyers ready to go. We started with an off market listing and within 2 weeks we were under contract. For a busy family this was ideal. She made the process easy from start to finish. Great result. Thanks Rita!
Hanlie is a very experienced and successful real estate consultant which is why we choose her to sell our Taradale family home of 35 years. She was wonderful directing the photography and marketing to maximise our opportunity to sell. The advice she gave us along with her persistent dedication were very reassuring. She kept in touch with all the buyers to help us reach a successful outcome. We are very grateful to Hanlie for handling this stressful situation so professionally and calmly and would recommend her to anyone considering selling their home.
Kelvin was onto it from beginning to finish, he was good at giving us the right advice and he got house sold for the price we have arrange. So if you’re looking for someone to sell your house then I can highly recommend Kelvin to make it easy for yourself and get the right price.
This is another well-deserved review following the sale of my second home with Martin and Penelope this year. I cannot recommend them highly enough. My first property sold in just 18 days and my second in 67 days—both impressive results in the current market and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise they bring to every sale. Their communication, professionalism, and commitment throughout both campaigns were exceptional. They made the entire process easy to navigate, kept me informed every step of the way, and consistently delivered outstanding results. Thank you again for all your hard work. It has been a pleasure working with you both.
We were very impressed with Martin, he has excellent communication and was very transparent. A warm and friendly approachable nature also. Thank you again.
Selling in this market wasn’t easy, but Zoe and Jason from Arizto guided me through every step with honesty, clarity, and care. It took six months to sell in a tough, unsettled market, and not once did I feel left in the dark or unsure about what was happening. Zoe was patient, supportive, and always upfront, qualities that made a huge difference during an anxious time. Towards the end of the process, when the buyer became difficult to contact, Zoe went above and beyond. She diligently chased them down, liaised directly with the lawyers, kept me fully informed, and made sure everything progressed to unconditional. Her commitment and professionalism were next level. I have bought and sold real estate a number of times over 20 years and this is my first truly excellent experience. I’m so thankful for everything Zoe did and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a trustworthy agent whose primary objective is to get the job done.
We had an excellent experience working with Kassie throughout the purchase of our home. She is professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer our questions. Her communication was clear and timely, and she guided us through every step of the process with patience and expertise. She worked hard to ensure everything went smoothly, kept us well informed, and provided valuable advice during negotiations. We felt supported and confident throughout the entire journey. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and outstanding service.
Seller Review • 21 days ago

We had a fantastic experience working with Vaughan and John to sell our house. They achieved a sale by our deadline and provided exceptional service from start to finish. Their advice was honest, practical, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They are highly knowledgeable about lifestyle blocks, which gave us real confidence that our property was being marketed to the right buyers. Their social media marketing was also excellent and played a big part in creating strong interest in our home. We would highly recommend Vaughan and John to anyone looking for professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated real estate agents.
Seller Review • 21 days ago

Rita did an amazing job selling our house. She kept us informed every step of the way, offered great suggestions throughout the process, and was always quick to respond to any questions we had. On top of that, she was warm, professional, and genuinely personable, which made the whole experience so much easier and more enjoyable. We’re incredibly grateful for all her hard work and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
68% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
37 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
13 agents have earned our coveted Trusted Agent badge - demonstrating their transparency.
Price and performance data by property type for Taradale.
The median sale price for houses in Taradale is $760k, down 5% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.
Taradale stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 131 reviews in Taradale over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Ray White Napier (Hawke's Bay) have sold 48 properties, which accounts for 20% of the property sales in Taradale. This is followed by New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Napier with 30 property sales (12%) and Harcourts Taradale (Regent Realty Ltd) at 30 property sales (12%).

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