
The Sounding in Whitby has 24 properties, valued by the council between $700,000 and $1,060,000 with a median of $855,000 (Whitby: $910,000). Most of its homes were built in the 1970s. We estimate its homes at a median $834,000. The last sale we have was in May 2024, for $945,000.
























The council values The Sounding's 24 rated properties between $700,000 and $1,060,000. The middle half sit between about $774,000 and $898,000; the median is $855,000 and the mean $843,333.
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | $750k | 0 | — |
| 4 | 15 | $880k | 0 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
The Sounding's median council value is 6% below Whitby's.
| The Sounding | Whitby | Porirua | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $855k | $910k | $770k |
| Median section | 613 m² | 636 m² | 659 m² |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1990 | 1970 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $4k | $5k | $5k |
Median sale price by year; 2024 is the year so far. A year with fewer than two sales has no bar.
| Year | Sales | Median price | Per m² floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | $945,000 | $4,109 |
| 2023 | 1 | $825,000 | $6,346 |
| 2021 | 2 | $1,072,650 | $5,774 |
| 2020 | 3 | $810,000 | $3,593 |
| 2019 | 3 | $625,000 | $5,682 |
| 2018 | 1 | $690,000 | $3,450 |
| 2016 | 3 | $419,000 | $3,636 |
The Sounding has 24 houses. Most were built in the 1970s (58%).
Every street in Whitby, 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.