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10 McCarthy Crescent, Motueka

Tasman District

$1,300,000

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 297m²
  • 1,854 m²
  • House
  • 1 Lounge
  • 1 Dining room
  • 2 Garage

Family Charm, Two Titles, Prime Location

Homes like this are a rare find, delivering the solid construction buyers continually search for. Positioned in a quiet Motueka cul-de-sac across two separate legal titles, 10 & 8 McCarthy Crescent effortlessly combines 1970s character, modern refinement, and lifestyle flexibility. This substantial family home and park-like grounds offer an idyllic sanctuary for active families, gardeners and entertainers alike.

Upstairs, light-filled open-plan living flows seamlessly to an entertainer's balcony, complemented by a beautifully renovated, Miele-equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, and a three-part underfloor-heated bathroom suite. Downstairs features an internal double garage, laundry and a consented log burner. An unconsented basement transformation includes a living/games room, plus a self-contained studio with a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom with under-floor heating.

10 McCarthy Crescent Government Valuation $790,000 8 McCarthy Crescent Government Valuation $406,000 Combined Government Valuation $1,196,000

Key Highlights: • Rare 1,854 sqm total footprint across two titles • Views across Brown Acre toward the Mount Arthur ranges • Solid 1970s build featuring dual concrete floors and Baystone masonry • Master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and private balcony access • Numerous patios surrounded by beautiful gardens • A massive lawn, ideal for backyard sports, family gatherings, and active kids • Productive fruit trees • A handy neighborhood walkway connects you just one block from High Street cafes, shops, and central amenities

Whether you're heading down to the Motueka foreshore for a morning walk, playing a round at the local golf club, or taking a short drive to Kaiteriteri Beach and the Abel Tasman National Park, this location puts the region's best playground right at your fingertips.

Loved and cherished as a true family sanctuary, 10 and 8 McCarthy Crescent represents a special place ready to welcome its next chapter and a lifetime of new memories.

OwnBetter estimate
$828k
Medium confidence

We estimate it would sell for $828,000 as at 5 October 2026, in a range of $708,000 to $942,000.

Typical home in Motueka
$682k
The median of our estimates of its 3,139 homes
How we worked this out
Council valuation, Sept 2023$790,000
Market movement in Tasman District since the council valuation+2.0%
How Motueka sells against council values+1.7%
Homes of this age in Motueka+0.4%
Homes in this price range+0.9%
Land as a share of the value−0.3%
Our estimate$828,000

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 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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10 McCarthy Crescent as a rental

Rent estimate$690/wk$600–$800 · Little evidence
Gross yield4.3%$35,880 a year on $828k
Net yield3.6%After $6,348 of costs
Cash flow−$101/wk30% deposit, interest only at 6.00%
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Price Our estimate
Deposit
Interest rate
Rent a week our estimate $690
Property manager
Rent, 52 weeks$35,880
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$29,532
Interest $579,600 at 6.00%, interest only−$34,776
Cash flow before tax−$5,244
Cash flow a week−$101
Gross / net yield on the price4.3% / 3.6%
Return on equity cash flow on the deposit, before tax−2.1%
Loses money above this interest rate, before tax5.10%
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The rent covers the interest at rates up to 5.10%. That is -2.1% a year on a $248k deposit. A guide before tax and capital growth, from our estimates; not financial advice.

Property data

  • Floor area270 m²
  • Land area1,005 m²
  • Decade built1970s
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Parking2 car spaces
  • Property categoryUse not published
  • CouncilTasman District
  • Valuation #19550-22614
  • Council Property ReportView the council’s report
  • 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.

Title and land

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  • Title numberNL4C/444
  • Title typeFreehold
  • Legal descriptionLot 7 Deposited Plan 9080
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About Motueka

Tasman District
3,877
Properties on the rating roll
1 Sep 2023
Last council revaluation
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