
The Esplanade, Westshore
The Esplanade in Westshore has 143 properties, valued by the council between $500,000 and $2,040,000 with a median of $1,110,000 (Westshore: $950,000). More of its homes were built in the 1960s than in any other decade. We estimate its homes at a median $1,090,000. 2 sold in the last twelve months. The highest sale in 2026 was 3A The Esplanade, at $753,000.
143 properties on The Esplanade, Westshore
























Highest and lowest on The Esplanade
Property values on The Esplanade
The council values The Esplanade's 120 rated properties between $500,000 and $2,040,000. The middle half sit between about $804,000 and $1,345,000; the median is $1,110,000 and the mean $1,103,000.
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | $1.23m | 0 | — |
| 2 | 19 | $620k | 2 | — |
| 3 | 45 | $1.07m | 0 | — |
| 4 | 41 | $1.25m | 0 | — |
| 5+ | 11 | $1.41m | 0 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
The Esplanade compared with Westshore
The Esplanade's median council value is 17% above Westshore's.
| The Esplanade | Westshore | Napier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $1.11m | $950k | $700k |
| Sold in the last 12 months | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Time between sales | 10.0 yrs | 9.3 yrs | 8.6 yrs |
| Median section | 542 m² | 502 m² | 682 m² |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1970 | 1970 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $6k | $6k | $5k |
The Esplanade 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 | $753,000 | $6,381 |
| 2025 | 5 | $1,117,000 | $7,661 |
| 2024 | 6 | $1,113,000 | $7,252 |
| 2023 | 5 | $950,000 | $8,148 |
| 2022 | 3 | $1,100,000 | $8,778 |
| 2021 | 7 | $1,030,000 | $5,607 |
| 2020 | 5 | $1,150,000 | $8,984 |
| 2019 | 4 | $840,000 | $4,125 |
| 2018 | 6 | $852,250 | $4,548 |
| 2017 | 4 | $882,000 | $4,080 |
| 2016 | 4 | $639,500 | $3,310 |
Recent sales on The Esplanade
- 3A The Esplanade$753,00024 Jul 2026 · 2 bed · 118 m² floor · 367 m² land
- 3/41 The Esplanade$695,00016 Sept 2025 · 2 bed · 80 m² floor
- 71 The Esplanade$1,117,00019 May 2025 · 4 bed · 150 m² floor · 766 m² land
- 3 The Esplanade$1,670,00027 Feb 2025 · 3 bed · 218 m² floor · 400 m² land
- 26 The Esplanade$1,600,00021 Feb 2025 · 4 bed · 320 m² floor · 850 m² land
- 36 The Esplanade$975,00016 Feb 2025 · 2 bed · 114 m² floor · 508 m² land
- 77 The Esplanade$1,156,00015 Nov 2024 · 3 bed · 122 m² floor · 446 m² land
- 67 The Esplanade$725,00014 Nov 2024 · 3 bed · 90 m² floor
- 67A The Esplanade$730,0004 Nov 2024 · 3 bed · 113 m² floor
- 18 The Esplanade$1,070,00026 Sept 2024 · 4 bed · 150 m² floor · 644 m² land
- 70 The Esplanade$1,275,0001 May 2024 · 3 bed · 173 m² floor · 468 m² land
- 31 The Esplanade$1,215,00012 Mar 2024 · 4 bed · 220 m² floor · 517 m² land
- 94 The Esplanade$950,00011 Nov 2023 · 3 bed · 110 m² floor · 809 m² land
- 3/41 The Esplanade$670,00012 Jun 2023 · 2 bed · 80 m² floor
- 8 The Esplanade$963,00015 Mar 2023 · 3 bed · 120 m² floor · 835 m² land
- 37 The Esplanade$1,100,00028 Feb 2023 · 3 bed · 135 m² floor · 445 m² land
- 65A The Esplanade$463,60925 Jan 2023 · 231 m² floor · 385 m² land
- 98 The Esplanade$1,580,00029 Jun 2022 · 4 bed · 180 m² floor · 749 m² land
- 82 The Esplanade$1,100,0009 Mar 2022 · 3 bed · 100 m² floor · 462 m² land
- 67A The Esplanade$785,00021 Jan 2022 · 3 bed · 113 m² floor
The homes on The Esplanade
The Esplanade has 113 houses and 27 units and townhouses. More were built in the 1960s than in any other decade (19%).
How long owners stay on The Esplanade
Homes on The Esplanade that resold in the last five years had been held a median 10.0 years (Westshore: 9.3 years).
Time between a home's sales, for 22 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 The Esplanade
- 86 The Esplanade1 Jun 2026 · Building consentR1 - minor works - installation of a new freestanding pyroclassic classic iv woodburner with eco flue system.
- 51 The Esplanade1 Nov 2025 · Building consentExemption - housing (detached dwg) - insulate walls
- 31A The Esplanade1 Oct 2025 · Building consentRbw - pbc e2e - internal alterations to existing dwg to include layout updated to kitchen & ensuite. New walk-in wardrobe in bdrm one
- 83A The Esplanade1 Jul 2025 · Building consentReplace existing with firenzo viking ag freestanding woodburner
- 32 The Esplanade1 Apr 2025 · Building consentRemoval of existing deck + structure which is showing signs of failure. Replacement with new deck + structure
More streets in Westshore
- Charles Street197
- Meeanee Quay89
- Ferguson Avenue44
- Pukeko Place33
- Whakarire Avenue21
- Domain Road8
- Gardiner Street7
- James Street7
- Nott Street7
- North Terrace6
- Alfred Street4
- Tareha Street2
Every street in Westshore, 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.