
River Road, Fairfield
River Road in Fairfield has 95 properties, valued by the council between $490,000 and $3,950,000 with a median of $1,410,000 (Fairfield: $650,000). More of its homes were built in the 1950s than in any other decade. We estimate its homes at a median $1,375,000. 4 sold in the last twelve months, for a median $1,045,250. The highest sale in 2026 was 578 River Road, at $920,000.
95 properties on River Road, Fairfield
























Highest and lowest on River Road
Property values on River Road
The council values River Road's 88 rated properties between $490,000 and $3,950,000. The middle half sit between about $910,000 and $1,811,250; the median is $1,410,000 and the mean $1,405,114.
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | $625k | 0 | — |
| 3 | 21 | $880k | 0 | — |
| 4 | 40 | $1.39m | 3 | $920k |
| 5+ | 17 | $2.17m | 1 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
River Road compared with Fairfield
River Road's median council value is 117% above Fairfield's.
| River Road | Fairfield | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $1.41m | $650k | $760k |
| Median sale, last 12 months | $1.05m | $650k | $780k |
| Sold in the last 12 months | 4.2% | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| Time between sales | 9.1 yrs | 8.1 yrs | 7.8 yrs |
| Median section | 983 m² | 703 m² | 698 m² |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1960 | 1990 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $6k | $6k | $5k |
River Road 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 | 1 | $920,000 | $4,842 |
| 2025 | 5 | $1,170,500 | $3,947 |
| 2024 | 4 | $947,000 | $5,059 |
| 2023 | 1 | $1,688,000 | $7,888 |
| 2022 | 2 | $1,090,000 | $6,328 |
| 2021 | 11 | $1,440,000 | $7,700 |
| 2020 | 7 | $749,000 | $5,762 |
| 2019 | 4 | $1,117,500 | $4,659 |
| 2018 | 1 | $815,000 | $4,478 |
| 2017 | 3 | $755,000 | $4,290 |
| 2016 | 5 | $520,000 | $4,026 |
Recent sales on River Road
- 578 River Road$920,00029 Jan 2026 · 4 bed · 190 m² floor · 615 m² land
- 565 River Road$1,170,50016 Dec 2025 · 4 bed · 290 m² floor · 655 m² land
- 479 River Road$880,00015 Oct 2025 · 4 bed · 240 m² floor · 627 m² land
- 553 River Road$2,600,0009 Oct 2025 · 5 bed · 241 m² floor · 1,461 m² land
- 450A River Road$930,00019 Jul 2025 · 4 bed · 289 m² floor · 532 m² land
- 495 River Road$1,385,49528 May 2025 · 5 bed · 351 m² floor · 1,490 m² land
- 576 River Road$951,0008 Sept 2024 · 3 bed · 176 m² floor · 411 m² land
- 541 River Road$1,055,0008 Aug 2024 · 4 bed · 167 m² floor · 604 m² land
- 592 River Road$943,00018 Mar 2024 · 3 bed · 200 m² floor · 500 m² land
- 394 River Road$715,00013 Feb 2024 · 3 bed · 170 m² floor
- 572 River Road$1,688,00017 May 2023 · 3 bed · 214 m² floor · 543 m² land
- 594 River Road$1,030,00026 Jul 2022 · 4 bed · 130 m² floor · 784 m² land
- 450 River Road$1,150,00018 Mar 2022 · 4 bed · 243 m² floor · 400 m² land
- 525 River Road$2,150,00025 Nov 2021 · 5 bed · 322 m² floor · 1,082 m² land
- 400C River Road$649,50010 Nov 2021 · 2 bed · 70 m² floor
- 457 River Road$3,000,00031 Oct 2021 · 5 bed · 560 m² floor · 1,515 m² land
- 400A River Road$729,00026 Oct 2021 · 2 bed · 72 m² floor
- 489 River Road$1,800,0001 Oct 2021 · 3 bed · 130 m² floor · 1,239 m² land
- 512 River Road$1,475,00018 Aug 2021 · 3 bed · 180 m² floor · 1,806 m² land
- 440A River Road$995,00030 Jul 2021 · 3 bed · 150 m² floor
The homes on River Road
River Road has 72 houses, 18 units and townhouses, 3 apartments and 2 sections. More were built in the 1950s than in any other decade (22%).
How long owners stay on River Road
Homes on River Road that resold in the last five years had been held a median 9.1 years (Fairfield: 8.1 years).
Time between a home's sales, for 17 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 River Road
- 578 River Road1 Jun 2026 · Building consentNew swimming pool & fencing
- 447 River Road1 May 2026 · Building consentDeck extension
- 452 River Road1 Aug 2025 · Building consentNew freestanding fireplace housing - detached
- 473 River Road1 Mar 2025 · Building consentAlterations to existing dwg
- 527 River Road1 Feb 2025 · Building consentNew dwg with attached gge
River Road in other suburbs
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Every street in Fairfield, 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.