
Melrose Street in Highfield has 11 properties, valued by the council between $425,000 and $760,000 with a median of $630,000 (Highfield: $550,000). More of its homes were built in the 1930s than in any other decade. We estimate its homes at a median $634,000. 2 sold in the last twelve months. The highest sale in 2026 was 5 Melrose Street, at $605,000.











The council values Melrose Street's 11 rated properties between $425,000 and $760,000. The middle half sit between about $455,000 and $675,000; the median is $630,000 and the mean $581,818.
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | $455k | 1 | — |
| 3 | 6 | $670k | 0 | — |
| 4 | 3 | $630k | 1 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
Melrose Street's median council value is 15% above Highfield's.
| Melrose Street | Highfield | Timaru | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $630k | $550k | $500k |
| Sold in the last 12 months | 18.2% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| Median section | 792 m² | 732 m² | 754 m² |
| Median year built | 1930 | 1960 | 1960 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $4k | $4k | $4k |
Melrose Street has 10 houses and 1 unit or townhouse. More were built in the 1930s than in any other decade (45%).
Every street in Highfield, 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.