
Nelson Quay in Cobden has 25 properties, valued by the council between $93,000 and $385,000 with a median of $285,000 (Cobden: $290,000). More of its homes were built in the 1910s than in any other decade. We estimate its homes at a median $283,000. 2 sold in the last twelve months. The highest sale in 2026 was 53 Nelson Quay, at $305,000.
























The council values Nelson Quay's 25 rated properties between $93,000 and $385,000. The middle half sit between about $255,500 and $308,000; the median is $285,000 and the mean $277,120.
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | $265k | 2 | — |
| 3 | 20 | $288k | 0 | — |
| 4 | 1 | $200k | 0 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
Nelson Quay's median council value is about the same as Cobden's.
| Nelson Quay | Cobden | Greymouth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $285k | $290k | $370k |
| Sold in the last 12 months | 8% | 4% | 3.5% |
| Median section | 809 m² | 756 m² | 986 m² |
| Median year built | 1930 | 1940 | 1950 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $2k | $3k | $3k |
Median sale price by year; 2026 is the year so far. A year with fewer than two sales has no bar.
| Year | Sales | Median price | Per m² floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | $242,500 | $2,499 |
| 2024 | 1 | $199,000 | $1,036 |
| 2023 | 2 | $237,500 | $1,866 |
| 2022 | 2 | $287,000 | $2,240 |
| 2021 | 1 | $108,000 | $562 |
| 2020 | 1 | $160,000 | $1,301 |
| 2019 | 2 | $120,000 | $1,206 |
| 2017 | 2 | $137,000 | $1,171 |
Nelson Quay has 25 houses. More were built in the 1910s than in any other decade (29%).
Every street in Cobden, 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.