
Nelson Quay, Cobden
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.
25 properties on Nelson Quay, Cobden

Highest and lowest on Nelson Quay
Property values on Nelson Quay
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 compared with Cobden
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% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Median section | 809 m² | 761 m² | 990 m² |
| Median year built | 1930 | 1940 | 1950 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $2k | $3k | $3k |
Nelson Quay 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 | 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 |
Recent sales on Nelson Quay
- 51 Nelson Quay$180,00020 Jun 2026 · 2 bed · 91 m² floor · 688 m² land
- 53 Nelson Quay$305,00019 Jan 2026 · 2 bed · 101 m² floor · 577 m² land
- 47 Nelson Quay$199,0009 Feb 2024 · 4 bed · 192 m² floor · 1,619 m² land
- 31 Nelson Quay$265,0008 Nov 2023 · 3 bed · 130 m² floor · 612 m² land
- 13 Nelson Quay$210,00010 Mar 2023 · 3 bed · 124 m² floor · 809 m² land
- 15 Nelson Quay$319,00020 Nov 2022 · 3 bed · 120 m² floor · 809 m² land
- 23 Nelson Quay$255,00022 Jul 2022 · 3 bed · 140 m² floor · 809 m² land
- 47 Nelson Quay$108,00017 May 2021 · 4 bed · 192 m² floor · 1,619 m² land
- 43 Nelson Quay$160,00013 Feb 2020 · 3 bed · 123 m² floor · 986 m² land
- 69 Nelson Quay$130,00030 Sept 2019 · 2 bed · 83 m² floor · 574 m² land
- 31 Nelson Quay$110,00014 May 2019 · 3 bed · 130 m² floor · 612 m² land
- 65 Nelson Quay$139,00013 Dec 2017 · 3 bed · 120 m² floor · 513 m² land
- 21 Nelson Quay$135,0002 Nov 2017 · 3 bed · 114 m² floor · 809 m² land
- 25 Nelson Quay$150,0008 Dec 2015 · 3 bed · 120 m² floor · 809 m² land
- 53 Nelson Quay$90,00010 Feb 2015 · 2 bed · 101 m² floor · 577 m² land
- 23 Nelson Quay$185,00027 Sept 2011 · 3 bed · 140 m² floor · 809 m² land
- 11 Nelson Quay$227,00024 Feb 2011 · 3 bed · 140 m² floor · 809 m² land
- 15 Nelson Quay$173,00021 Jan 2009 · 3 bed · 120 m² floor · 809 m² land
- 11 Nelson Quay$220,0003 Oct 2008 · 3 bed · 140 m² floor · 809 m² land
- 27 Nelson Quay$155,00011 Mar 2008 · 3 bed · 150 m² floor · 809 m² land
The homes on Nelson Quay
Nelson Quay has 25 houses. More were built in the 1910s than in any other decade (29%).
Building and resource consents on Nelson Quay
- 59 Nelson Quay1 Nov 2025 · Building consentAlterations (no additions) to standalone private dwg with some minor demolition work amendment 1: minor drainage work / sewer separation
- 59 Nelson Quay1 Mar 2025 · Building consentAlterations (no additions) to standalone private dwg with some minor demolition work
- 61 Nelson Quay1 Dec 2023 · Building consentSewer separation
- 31 Nelson Quay1 Dec 2022 · Building consentSewerage separation
- 25 Nelson Quay1 Aug 2022 · Building consentSewer separation / minor drainage work
More streets in Cobden
- Bright Street103
- Ward Street81
- Fox Street51
- Firth Street49
- Richmond Street46
- Hall Street40
- Fitzgerald Street33
- Domett Esplanade29
- Sturge Street29
- Monro Street28
- Peel Street28
- Ashmore Avenue21
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.