Opononi · Far North
20 Opononi Heights Drive, OPONONI
Listed by Csilla Ford at One Agency - Far North
Listed 26 Mar 2025 · 593 days on market · 131% above the current Far North Coastal residential average days on market
Land Price
$145,000
$189/m²
Land area
769 m²
Zone
Coastal Residential
Mortgage
Yes — 1 active
Encumbrances
None
Consent Notices
None
Covenants
None
7 registered instruments on title
Can you build here? The 30-second read
- ZonedCoastal ResidentialDistrict Plan: up to 25% site coverage, ≈193 m² footprint.
- YesAll three DEVPRO plans fitAgainst the coverage limit — setbacks, shape and driveway still matter.
- YesFully servicedCouncil water, wastewater and stormwater at or near the boundary.
- Check≈7.0 m fall across the siteFrom 1 m LiDAR — expect retaining or a split-level design.
- YesNo hazards flaggedNone found in council hazard layers — still read the LIM.
- YesNo covenant or consent noticeNone registered on the title we checked.
Aerial imagery
See the land from above.
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Location
What's nearby.
Nearest town
Opononi
≈ 708 m straight-line
Nearest school
Opononi Area School
≈ 2.1 km straight-line
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 Coastal Residential — up to 25% site coverage.
What you can build
District Plan zone
Coastal Residential
Max site coverage
25%
Max building footprint
193 m² of 771 m²
Of the total parcel area.
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 · 3/3 available
Water
At boundary
2.7m from boundary
Wastewater
At boundary
2.4m from boundary
Stormwater
At boundary
0.7m from boundary
Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Far North District Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.
Your home, complete
Your home from $385,500
Or upgrade to DEVPRO: 2-bed from $422,500 — your home from $567,500.
Indicative turnkey total — land asking price plus a standard timber-frame build (from $3,700/m² incl GST), or the DEVPRO upgrade. Excludes site works (earthworks, services connections, driveway), consents and finance. An initial design + cost estimate confirms it for this section.
Build on this section
Get an initial design + cost estimate
Pick a home — standard timber frame, or upgrade to DEVPRO — and we'll place it on this section (position, orientation, driveway and services) and price it, so you know if it fits your budget before detailed design.
Start my initial design →$1,400 incl GST, fixed · No payment today · Refunded off your build cost if you build with us
Price in context
Asking $189/m² against a Far North Coastal Residential median $127/m².
Median asking price per m² across 104 active sections in Far North · Coastal Residential, as at 8 Nov 2026. Asking prices, not sales.
From the listing agent
In the words of Csilla Ford, One Agency - Far North
Hard to find better views over the Hokianga Harbour than from this 769m2 elevated section located in Opononi Heights Drive.
Vendors are motivated, offering one of the best value for money sites in the area!
Maximise the future layout of your house to take advantage of the views and with all services including; water, power and sewerage ready to connect, this property really ticks many boxes if you are looking to make a move and join our wonderful community in the Hokianga.
With an established and concreted Right of Way established, you have easy access to this section, allowing you to focus on the plans for your future dream home in this idyllic setting.
With close proximity to Opononi township, you will find shops, takeaways and a diverse array of local amenities. Launch the boat from one of two nearby boat ramps, as the waters of the Hokianga Harbour offers you have a myriad of water activities to enjoy on your doorstep. Walk down to the sandy beaches from this property and enjoy safe swimming spots with the family.
The well thought out covenants will stand to protect your future investment, aimed at creating a cohesive neighbourhood for all to enjoy.
This property has been priced to sell with an Asking price of $169,000, and offers a great opportunity to secure one of the best views in the area.
For further information and a copy of the full property pack or if you would like to view, contact me: Csilla Ford 021 173 9641 or email: csillaford@oneagency.net.nz
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via One Agency - Far North. 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
31 m
FAIRLIE CRESCENT, HOKIANGA HARBOUR DRIVE — vehicle crossing still needs council approval
Nearest stream
348 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest coast
195 m
Coastal-environment overlay rules may apply — check the district plan
Site aspect
Falls ≈ north
A north-facing fall suits passive-solar orientation
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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