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31 Orwell Way, Elgin
29 properties · Elgin, Ashburton
Orwell Way, Elgin
Orwell Way in Elgin has 29 properties, valued by the council between $190,000 and $870,000 with a median of $680,000 (Elgin: $720,000). Most of its homes were built in the 2020s. We estimate its homes at a median $684,500. 9 sold in the last twelve months, for a median $700,000. The highest sale in 2026 was 2 Orwell Way, at $830,000.
$680kmedian council valuation
$685kour median estimate
$700kmedian sale, last 12 months · 9 sales
2020median year built
29 properties on Orwell Way, Elgin
Highest and lowest on Orwell Way
Property values on Orwell Way
The council values Orwell Way's 28 rated properties between $190,000 and $870,000. The middle half sit between about $258,000 and $717,500; the median is $680,000 and the mean $557,143.
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | $705k | 2 | — |
| 4 | 4 | $765k | 2 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
Orwell Way compared with Elgin
Orwell Way's median council value is 6% below Elgin's.
| Orwell Way | Elgin | Ashburton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $680k | $720k | $530k |
| Median sale, last 12 months | $700k | $685k | $570k |
| Sold in the last 12 months | 27.6% | 15.2% | 4.9% |
| Time between sales | 0.7 yrs | 3.5 yrs | 6.5 yrs |
| Median section | 604 m² | 4,000 m² | 835 m² |
| Median year built | 2020 | 2000 | 1970 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $4k | $4k | $4k |
Orwell Way house prices over time
Median sale price by year; 2026 is the year so far. A year with fewer than two sales has no bar.
Sales by year as a table
| Year | Sales | Median price | Per m² floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | $710,000 | $3,897 |
| 2025 | 16 | $226,694 | $1,340 |
| 2024 | 4 | $195,000 | $1,314 |
| 2023 | 1 | $759,000 | $4,744 |
| 2021 | 10 | $190,000 | $1,124 |
Recent sales on Orwell Way
- 2 Orwell Way$830,0008 Aug 2026 · 213 m² floor · 676 m² land
- 19 Orwell Way$710,00014 Jun 2026 · 600 m² land
- 28 Orwell Way$740,00014 Jun 2026 · 4 bed · 192 m² floor · 562 m² land
- 15 Orwell Way$217,3911 Feb 2026 · 800 m² land
- 17 Orwell Way$660,0005 Jan 2026 · 3 bed · 152 m² floor · 500 m² land
- 10 Orwell Way$700,00016 Dec 2025 · 3 bed · 174 m² floor · 625 m² land
- 41 Orwell Way$250,00015 Dec 2025 · 800 m² land
- 22 Orwell Way$774,0001 Nov 2025 · 4 bed · 198 m² floor · 618 m² land
- 19 Orwell Way$195,0005 Oct 2025 · 600 m² land
- 16 Orwell Way$232,5005 Sept 2025 · 700 m² land
- 25 Orwell Way$684,50020 Aug 2025 · 158 m² floor · 504 m² land
- 33 Orwell Way$690,00019 Aug 2025 · 151 m² floor · 511 m² land
- 14 Orwell Way$220,88816 Jul 2025 · 4 bed · 168 m² floor · 650 m² land
- 37 Orwell Way$476,35920 May 2025 · 150 m² floor · 607 m² land
- 27 Orwell Way$205,00024 Apr 2025 · 3 bed · 153 m² floor · 559 m² land
- 28 Orwell Way$173,0438 Apr 2025 · 4 bed · 192 m² floor · 562 m² land
- 10 Orwell Way$169,5657 Apr 2025 · 3 bed · 174 m² floor · 625 m² land
- 22 Orwell Way$178,2607 Apr 2025 · 4 bed · 198 m² floor · 618 m² land
- 24 Orwell Way$173,0437 Apr 2025 · 4 bed · 180 m² floor · 528 m² land
- 17 Orwell Way$195,00031 Mar 2025 · 3 bed · 152 m² floor · 500 m² land
The homes on Orwell Way
Orwell Way has 20 houses and 9 sections. Most were built in the 2020s (100%).
How long owners stay on Orwell Way
Homes on Orwell Way that resold in the last five years had been held a median 0.7 years (Elgin: 3.5 years).
Time between a home's sales, for 8 resales in the last five years. A home not sold since our records begin is not counted, so owners who stay longest are under-represented.
Building and resource consents on Orwell Way
20building consents in the last 5 years
2resource consents in the last 5 years
- 26 Orwell Way1 May 2026 · Building consentSingle level dwg & attached gge
- 31 Orwell Way1 May 2026 · Building consentSingle level dwg with attached gge
- 41 Orwell Way1 May 2026 · Building consentSingle level dwg with sfh & attached gge
- 20 Orwell Way1 Mar 2026 · Building consentSingle level dwg with attached gge
- 15 Orwell Way1 Feb 2026 · Building consentSingle level dwg with attached gge
- 7 Orwell Way7 Jun 2024 · Resource consentLand use consent at 7 Orwell Way to address the non-compliant setback from internal boundaries associated with the construction of a new residential dwelling, zoned Residential C.
- 11 Orwell Way5 Jun 2024 · Resource consentLand use consent at 11 Orwell Way to address the proposed non-compliant outdoor living space and setback from internal boundaries associated with the construction of a residential unit, zoned Resident
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Every street in Elgin, and the suburb's house prices and sales.
Sales and valuations as at 11 September 2026, from council and LINZ records. Medians resting on fewer than 3 sales are not shown.