
Defoe Avenue in Hillcrest has 19 properties, valued by the council between $660,000 and $820,000 with a median of $710,000 (Hillcrest: $750,000). Most of its homes were built in the 1960s. We estimate its homes at a median $734,000. 2 sold in the last twelve months. The highest sale in 2026 was 3 Defoe Avenue, at $727,500.



















The council values Defoe Avenue's 19 rated properties between $660,000 and $820,000. The middle half sit between about $690,000 and $736,000; the median is $710,000 and the mean $717,895.
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | $760k | 0 | — |
| 3 | 17 | $700k | 2 | — |
| 4 | 1 | $820k | 0 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
Defoe Avenue's median council value is 5% below Hillcrest's.
| Defoe Avenue | Hillcrest | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $710k | $750k | $760k |
| Sold in the last 12 months | 10.5% | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| Median section | 642 m² | 708 m² | 698 m² |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1960 | 1990 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $6k | $6k | $5k |
Defoe Avenue has 19 houses. Most were built in the 1960s (95%).
Every street in Hillcrest, 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.