
James Drive, Bell Block
James Drive in Bell Block has 17 properties, valued by the council between $720,000 and $2,490,000 with a median of $900,000 (Bell Block: $700,000). More of its homes were built in the 2000s than in any other decade. We estimate its homes at a median $882,000. 1 sold in the last twelve months. The highest sale in 2026 was 4A James Drive, at $860,000.
17 properties on James Drive, Bell Block

















Highest and lowest on James Drive
Property values on James Drive
The council values James Drive's 15 rated properties between $720,000 and $2,490,000. The middle half sit between about $794,000 and $1,120,000; the median is $900,000 and the mean $1,033,333.
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | $755k | 1 | — |
| 4 | 4 | $825k | 0 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
James Drive compared with Bell Block
James Drive's median council value is 29% above Bell Block's.
| James Drive | Bell Block | New Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $900k | $700k | $700k |
| Sold in the last 12 months | 5.9% | 4.1% | 4% |
| Median section | 726 m² | 719 m² | 771 m² |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1980 | 1970 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $5k | $5k | $5k |
Recent sales on James Drive
- 4A James Drive$860,00030 Apr 2026 · 3 bed · 187 m² floor · 774 m² land
- 5A James Drive$868,00024 Apr 2025 · 4 bed · 190 m² floor · 782 m² land
- 9 James Drive$1,200,00014 May 2024 · 215 m² floor · 664 m² land
- 5B James Drive$785,50013 Mar 2024 · 3 bed · 180 m² floor · 1,074 m² land
- 9B James Drive$1,062,5007 Oct 2023 · 189 m² floor · 1,060 m² land
- 11B James Drive$460,00025 Nov 2022 · 209 m² floor · 726 m² land
- 9A James Drive$450,0008 Sept 2022 · 235 m² floor · 620 m² land
- 5A James Drive$747,00025 Mar 2021 · 4 bed · 190 m² floor · 782 m² land
- 4A James Drive$230,0009 Nov 2018 · 3 bed · 187 m² floor · 774 m² land
- 5B James Drive$402,50030 Mar 2012 · 3 bed · 180 m² floor · 1,074 m² land
- 5C James Drive$365,00019 Dec 2011 · 3 bed · 150 m² floor · 983 m² land
- 5B James Drive$405,0006 Jul 2010 · 3 bed · 180 m² floor · 1,074 m² land
- 6 James Drive$145,00017 Feb 2010 · 4 bed · 230 m² floor · 711 m² land
- 5B James Drive$370,0006 Mar 2009 · 3 bed · 180 m² floor · 1,074 m² land
- 7 James Drive$430,0004 Nov 2008 · 4 bed · 200 m² floor · 700 m² land
- 5A James Drive$399,0005 Oct 2008 · 4 bed · 190 m² floor · 782 m² land
- 3 James Drive$154,0005 Nov 2007 · 3 bed · 160 m² floor · 769 m² land
- 5A James Drive$425,0001 Nov 2007 · 4 bed · 190 m² floor · 782 m² land
- 5C James Drive$331,0002 Jul 2007 · 3 bed · 150 m² floor · 983 m² land
- 5A James Drive$135,00011 Jun 2007 · 4 bed · 190 m² floor · 782 m² land
The homes on James Drive
James Drive has 16 houses and 1 section. More were built in the 2000s than in any other decade (43%).
Building and resource consents on James Drive
- 9 James Drive1 Mar 2023 · Building consentRes/farm - three bdrm dwg with attached gge (sol)
- 9A James Drive1 Dec 2022 · Building consentRes/farm- three bdrm dwg with triple gge (p)
More streets in Bell Block
- Wills Road153
- Mangati Road144
- Parklands Avenue131
- Penrod Drive93
- Dillon Drive88
- Connett Road82
- Sunnyvale Street70
- Camellia Avenue60
- Coby Sydney Drive59
- Glamis Avenue56
- Murray Street56
- De Havilland Drive55
Every street in Bell Block, 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.