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65C Otara Road, Kaiwaka

Kaipara District

$719,000

  • 3
  • 1
  • 4
  • 5.46 ha
  • House

Enchanted forest with free code compliant home

Discover modern comfort, harbour views and your own enchanted bush sanctuary at 65C Otara Road, Kaiwaka, a little over an hour north of Auckland. This fully insulated, north-facing three-bedroom home has been beautifully refurbished, with a brand-new kitchen and bathroom, fresh interiors and a sun-filled lounge opening onto a new deck overlooking the Kaipara Harbour.

Beyond the home, a little magic awaits. Winding walks lead beneath towering native trees, with birdsong overhead and peaceful spots to pause along the way. The bush and waterways support a variety of wildlife, including rare birds, fish, and longfin and shortfin eels. Native flora and fauna make this a special place to explore, observe and enjoy.

Whether it's a morning wander with a coffee, an afternoon discovering nature with the children or simply finding a quiet place to unwind, this enchanted bush brings something special to everyday life, all connected to the comfort of a welcoming home. Set on 5.46 hectares (more or less), including over five hectares of protected, covenanted native bush, the property offers privacy, tranquillity and room to explore, with manageable grounds around the home. It's an opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle surrounded by nature without taking on acres of grazing land.

A large double garage provides excellent storage and workspace, with room for tools, outdoor equipment and home projects.

Just minutes from the Rangiora Road boat ramp, the location is ideal for those who enjoy boating and fishing on the Kaipara Harbour. Kaiwaka's cafés, schools and amenities are nearby, while Mangawhai's beaches, markets and attractions are within easy reach.

With a move-in-ready home, harbour views and an enchanted bush setting rich in wildlife, 65C Otara Road offers an appealing combination at an attractive price point. Make it your permanent retreat or a weekend escape, a place to settle in, slow down and enjoy.

OwnBetter estimate
$776k
Medium confidence

We estimate it would sell for $776,000 as at 5 October 2026, in a range of $665,000 to $936,000.

Typical home in Kaiwaka
$729k
The median of our estimates of its 963 homes
How we worked this out
Council valuation, Sept 2023$820,000
Market movement in Kaipara District since the council valuation−1.7%
Apartments and houses in Kaipara District−0.1%
How Kaiwaka sells against council values−0.9%
Homes of this age in Kaiwaka+1.3%
Homes in this price range−0.7%
Land as a share of the value+1.6%
Nearby recent sales (2)−2.8%
Its own sale in 2016−2.1%
Our estimate$776,000

We start from the council's rating valuation, move it by how sales in the area have moved since against their own council values, then by how properties like this one, nearby sales and its own last sale have done against the same arithmetic. Each step is an average of real sales. Tested every month against sales we had not seen: half land within about 6% of our estimate, and about 8 in 10 within the range. This is an automated estimate, not a registered valuation.

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65C Otara Road as a rental

Rent estimate$670/wk$580–$770 · Little evidence
Gross yield4.5%$34,840 a year on $776k
Net yield3.7%After $6,164 of costs
Cash flow−$75/wk30% deposit, interest only at 6.00%
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Price Our estimate
Deposit
Interest rate
Rent a week our estimate $670
Property manager
Rent, 52 weeks$34,840
Empty between tenants 2 weeks
Property management 9.2% incl. GST
Maintenance 5% of rent
Council rates this year
Landlord insurance the building
Net income before interest$28,676
Interest $543,200 at 6.00%, interest only−$32,592
Cash flow before tax−$3,916
Cash flow a week−$75
Gross / net yield on the price4.5% / 3.7%
Return on equity cash flow on the deposit, before tax−1.7%
Loses money above this interest rate, before tax5.28%
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The rent covers the interest at rates up to 5.28%. That is -1.7% a year on a $233k deposit. A guide before tax and capital growth, from our estimates; not financial advice.

Property data

  • Floor area78 m²
  • Land area5.46 ha
  • Decade built2020s
  • Bedrooms3
  • Property categoryLIXXXB
  • Zoning (valuer’s record)1A
  • CouncilKaipara District
  • Valuation #1200-16416
  • Valuation date1 Sep 2023

From the council’s rating records and the other sources noted on hover. Bedrooms and bathrooms may come from a past listing. Built is the decade the valuer records.

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  • Title number1133731
  • Title typeFreehold
  • Legal descriptionLot 4 Deposited Plan 591645
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Zoning (rating roll)1A

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About Kaiwaka

Kaipara District
1,216
Properties on the rating roll
1 May 2024
Last council revaluation

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