
Estimate $755k – $1.17m
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518 McDonald Road, Whakamaru
McDonald Road in Whakamaru has 8 properties, valued by the council between $700,000 and $945,000 with a median of $870,000 (Whakamaru: $570,000). Most of its homes were built in the 1950s. We estimate its homes at a median $867,500. The last sale we have was in April 2014, for $320,000.








| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | $788k | 0 | — |
| 4 | 1 | $865k | 0 | — |
| 5+ | 1 | $945k | 0 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
McDonald Road's median council value is 53% above Whakamaru's.
| McDonald Road | Whakamaru | Mangakino | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $870k | $570k | $410k |
| Median section | 44,202 m² | 3,296 m² | 809 m² |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1960 | 1950 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $5k | $5k | $5k |
McDonald Road has 8 houses. Most were built in the 1950s (75%).
Every street in Whakamaru, 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.