
Sandy Cove in Wainui has 11 properties, valued by the council between $527,000 and $1,668,000 with a median of $1,348,000 (Wainui: $1,263,000). More of its homes were built in the 2000s than in any other decade. We estimate its homes at a median $1,400,000. The last sale we have was in February 2025, for $560,000.











The council values Sandy Cove's 11 rated properties between $527,000 and $1,668,000. The middle half sit between about $1,015,500 and $1,547,500; the median is $1,348,000 and the mean $1,228,818.
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | $1.35m | 0 | — |
| 4 | 6 | $1.5m | 0 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
Sandy Cove's median council value is 7% above Wainui's.
| Sandy Cove | Wainui | Gisborne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $1.35m | $1.26m | $569k |
| Median section | 980 m² | 1,011 m² | 844 m² |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1990 | 1960 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $6k | $7k | $5k |
Median sale price by year; 2025 is the year so far. A year with fewer than two sales has no bar.
| Year | Sales | Median price | Per m² floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $560,000 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,150,000 | $7,143 |
| 2019 | 2 | $620,780 | $2,629 |
| 2018 | 3 | $345,000 | $2,793 |
| 2017 | 1 | $870,000 | $3,955 |
| 2016 | 4 | $502,500 | $3,480 |
Sandy Cove has 9 houses and 2 sections. More were built in the 2000s than in any other decade (33%).
Every street in Wainui, 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.