
Parkes Avenue, Saint Johns Hill
Parkes Avenue in Saint Johns Hill has 66 properties, valued by the council between $400,000 and $1,230,000 with a median of $650,000 (Saint Johns Hill: $680,000). More of its homes were built in the 1970s than in any other decade. We estimate its homes at a median $654,000. 4 sold in the last twelve months, for a median $494,500. The highest sale in 2026 was 5 Parkes Avenue, at $985,000.
66 properties on Parkes Avenue, Saint Johns Hill
























Highest and lowest on Parkes Avenue
Property values on Parkes Avenue
The council values Parkes Avenue's 59 rated properties between $400,000 and $1,230,000. The middle half sit between about $560,000 and $710,000; the median is $650,000 and the mean $666,186.
| Bedrooms | Homes | Median council value | Sold, last 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | $480k | 1 | — |
| 3 | 32 | $625k | 2 | — |
| 4 | 13 | $700k | 1 | — |
| 5+ | 7 | $930k | 0 | — |
Council rating valuations: the council's figure for apportioning rates, not a market appraisal.
Parkes Avenue compared with Saint Johns Hill
Parkes Avenue's median council value is 4% below Saint Johns Hill's.
| Parkes Avenue | Saint Johns Hill | Whanganui | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median council value | $650k | $680k | $480k |
| Median sale, last 12 months | $495k | $690k | $500k |
| Sold in the last 12 months | 6.1% | 4.4% | 3.2% |
| Time between sales | 15.1 yrs | 8.8 yrs | 7.9 yrs |
| Median section | 806 m² | 918 m² | 809 m² |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1960 | 1960 |
| Council value per m² of floor | $4k | $4k | $4k |
Parkes Avenue 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 | 4 | $494,500 | $3,257 |
| 2025 | 3 | $625,000 | $3,829 |
| 2024 | 2 | $577,500 | $3,781 |
| 2023 | 2 | $647,500 | $3,114 |
| 2022 | 2 | $870,000 | $5,083 |
| 2020 | 4 | $472,500 | $2,972 |
| 2019 | 2 | $440,000 | $2,001 |
| 2018 | 4 | $300,000 | $1,928 |
| 2017 | 1 | $341,500 | $2,277 |
| 2016 | 5 | $287,000 | $1,698 |
Recent sales on Parkes Avenue
- 47 Parkes Avenue$530,00022 May 2026 · 3 bed · 170 m² floor · 550 m² land
- 5 Parkes Avenue$985,00011 May 2026 · 4 bed · 290 m² floor · 1,459 m² land
- 34 Parkes Avenue$240,00026 Feb 2026 · 3 bed · 130 m² floor
- 32A Parkes Avenue$459,00022 Jan 2026 · 2 bed · 73 m² floor
- 20 Parkes Avenue$400,0009 Sept 2025 · 3 bed · 124 m² floor · 562 m² land
- 63 Parkes Avenue$739,00014 Jul 2025 · 3 bed · 193 m² floor · 1,002 m² land
- 26 Parkes Avenue$625,00023 Apr 2025 · 3 bed · 150 m² floor · 678 m² land
- 73 Parkes Avenue$615,0005 Aug 2024 · 3 bed · 166 m² floor · 634 m² land
- 1 Parkes Avenue$540,00014 Jul 2024 · 3 bed · 140 m² floor · 574 m² land
- 6 Parkes Avenue$740,00020 Jul 2023 · 4 bed · 169 m² floor · 918 m² land
- 75 Parkes Avenue$555,00010 May 2023 · 4 bed · 300 m² floor · 556 m² land
- 77 Parkes Avenue$920,0002 Feb 2022 · 3 bed · 164 m² floor · 1,816 m² land
- 43 Parkes Avenue$820,00028 Jan 2022 · 3 bed · 180 m² floor · 819 m² land
- 26 Parkes Avenue$500,00028 Oct 2020 · 3 bed · 150 m² floor · 678 m² land
- 21A Parkes Avenue$440,0009 Jun 2020 · 2 bed · 103 m² floor · 489 m² land
- 67 Parkes Avenue$475,00030 Apr 2020 · 4 bed · 203 m² floor · 858 m² land
- 28 Parkes Avenue$470,00023 Jan 2020 · 3 bed · 180 m² floor · 594 m² land
- 34 Parkes Avenue$240,00024 Aug 2019 · 3 bed · 130 m² floor
- 16 Parkes Avenue$640,00031 Jan 2019 · 5 bed · 297 m² floor · 953 m² land
- 36 Parkes Avenue$250,00027 Nov 2018 · 3 bed · 160 m² floor
The homes on Parkes Avenue
Parkes Avenue has 53 houses and 13 units and townhouses. More were built in the 1970s than in any other decade (24%).
How long owners stay on Parkes Avenue
Homes on Parkes Avenue that resold in the last five years had been held a median 15.1 years (Saint Johns Hill: 8.8 years).
Time between a home's sales, for 13 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 Parkes Avenue
- 14 Parkes Avenue1 Jun 2026 · Building consentInternal alterations & create new ensuite
- 1 Parkes Avenue1 Dec 2025 · Building consentDemolition of existing lean-to housing existing bathrm, laundry & porch. Bathrm & laundry to be incorporated back into remaining dwg. Extension to rear of dwg consisting of new l
- 28 Parkes Avenue1 Nov 2023 · Building consentAlterations to existing dwg
- 78 Parkes Avenue1 May 2022 · Building consentNew build two storey 4 bdrm res dwg with attached gge
- 5 Parkes Avenue1 Jan 2022 · Building consentRelocate kitchen, remove fireplace, a door & windows. Add a window & doors
More streets in Saint Johns Hill
- Brassey Road152
- Great North Road102
- Virginia Road78
- Peakes Road61
- Kent Road49
- Aiken Road39
- Oakland Avenue37
- Bristow Street34
- Parsons Street30
- St Leonard Street25
- Taranaki Street25
- Tregarth Street25
Every street in Saint Johns Hill, 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.