Forrest Hill · Auckland
1 Manutara Avenue, Forrest Hill
Listed by Nicki O'Sullivan at Barfoot & Thompson - Mairangi Bay
Listed 18 Jun 2024 · 873 days on market · 275% above the current Auckland Residential - Mixed Housing Urban Zone average days on market
Land Price
Negotiation
Land area
356 m²
Zone
Residential - Mixed Housing Urban Zone
Title Type
Freehold · Fee Simple
Legal Description
Lot 1 Deposited Plan 193142
Title Area
356 m²
Easements
None identified
Mortgage
No mortgage
Encumbrances
None
Consent Notices
Yes
Covenants
None
12 registered instruments on title
Can you build here? The 30-second read
- ZonedResidential - Mixed Housing Urban ZoneDistrict Plan: up to 45% site coverage, ≈161 m² footprint, 11 m height limit.
- YesAll three DEVPRO plans fitAgainst the coverage limit — setbacks, shape and driveway still matter.
- YesMinor dwelling permittedThe zone rules allow a second, smaller home on the site.
- Check0 of 3 servicesNo council water or wastewater or stormwater found nearby — plan for a tank, and on-site wastewater.
- Check≈2.0 m fall across the siteFrom 1 m LiDAR — budget for some earthworks.
- YesNo hazards flaggedNone found in council hazard layers — still read the LIM.
- ReadTitle has a consent noticeRegistered: a consent notice. Read them before you offer.
Aerial imagery
See the land from above.
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Location
What's nearby.
Nearest town
Riverhead
≈ 13.7 km straight-line
Nearest school
Wairau Intermediate
≈ 780 m straight-line
School zone
Westlake Boys' High School · Westlake Girls' High School · Campbells Bay School · Sunnynook School · Wairau Intermediate School
In-zone for enrolment — confirm the current scheme with the school
Distances are straight-line from the parcel, not drive time. Nearest town and school come from a curated dataset; supermarkets from OpenStreetMap. Switch the aerial above to Map to see the surrounding roads and town names.
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Can you build here?
Zoned Residential - Mixed Housing Urban Zone — up to 45% site coverage.
What you can build
District Plan zone
Residential - Mixed Housing Urban Zone
Max site coverage
45%
Max building footprint
161 m² of 357 m²
Of the total parcel area.
Height limit
11m
Yard setbacks
2.5m front · 1m side · 1m rear
Second dwelling
Permitted
Which DEVPRO plans fit here?
Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.
The ground
Natural hazards
None identified
Reticulated services · 0/3 available
Water
Not available
Wastewater
Not available
Stormwater
Not available
Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Auckland Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.
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From the listing agent
In the words of Nicki O'Sullivan, Barfoot & Thompson - Mairangi Bay
Unlock the potential of this prime 356 sqm section in the highly sought-after Forrest Hill, North Shore. Situated in the Mixed Housing Urban Zone, this north-facing property offers a unique development opportunity, providing versatile building possibilities.
Families will appreciate the proximity to top-rated schools such as Westlake Boys' and Girls' High Schools and Campbells Bay Primary School, ensuring an excellent educational environment. The location is also ideal for commuters, with easy access to motorways, making travel to Auckland CBD and beyond a breeze.
Enjoy the vibrant lifestyle that the North Shore offers, with a range of shopping centres, parks, and stunning beaches just a short distance away. Whether you’re looking to build a dream family home or invest in a lucrative development project, this section provides the perfect canvas.
Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to create something exceptional in a thriving community.
Contact us today to arrange a viewing and take the first step towards making your mark in the vibrant neighbourhood of Forrest Hill.
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Barfoot & Thompson - Mairangi Bay. Devlin Property's independent read — buildability, services, hazards and total cost — is in the panels above.
Site context
What shapes the build here.
Road frontage
35 m
BEACH ROAD, FORREST HILL ROAD, MANUTARA AVENUE, WILLIAM SOUTER STREET — vehicle crossing still needs council approval
Nearest stream
395 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest coast
1.4 km
Amenity at this distance, not a constraint
Nearest lake
1.3 km
Site aspect
Falls ≈ west
Orientation we design around — see the contours on the aerial
Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ); site aspect is approximate, from the 1m LiDAR contours. Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.
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