Kensington · Whangarei
5 Marjorie Lane, Kensington
Listed by Eddie Spry at Home Christchurch
Listed 26 Jan 2026 · 287 days on market · 28% below the current Whangarei General Residential Zone average days on market
Land Price
$249,000
$497/m²
Land area
501 m²
Zone
General Residential Zone
Title Type
Freehold · Fee Simple
Legal Description
Lot 4 Deposited Plan 602499
Title Area
501 m²
Easements
None identified
Mortgage
No mortgage
Encumbrances
None
Consent Notices
Yes
Covenants
Yes
5 registered instruments on title
Can you build here? The 30-second read
- ZonedGeneral Residential ZoneDistrict Plan: up to 40% site coverage, ≈200 m² footprint, 8 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.
- YesFully servicedCouncil water, wastewater and stormwater at or near the boundary.
- YesGentle fall, ≈1.5 mFrom 1 m LiDAR — minimal earthworks likely.
- Check3 hazards flaggedRiver Flood Hazard - 50yr, River Flood Hazard - 100yr (climate change), Flood Hazard - 100yr (WDC) — read the LIM before you offer.
- ReadTitle has 2 instruments to readRegistered: a covenant, 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
Whangārei
≈ 1.6 km straight-line
Nearest supermarket
Woolworths
≈ 788 m straight-line
Nearest school
Whangarei Girls' High School
≈ 537 m straight-line
School zone
Whangarei Boys' High School · Whangarei Girls' High School · Whangarei 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 General Residential Zone — up to 40% site coverage.
What you can build
District Plan zone
General Residential Zone
Max site coverage
40%
Max building footprint
200 m² of 503 m²
Of the total parcel area.
Height limit
8m
Yard setbacks
3m front · 1.5m side · 1.5m 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
River Flood Hazard - 50yr
River Flood Hazard - 100yr (climate change)
Flood Hazard - 100yr (WDC)
Reticulated services · 3/3 available
Water
Available in road
13.2m from boundary
Wastewater
Connected
Stormwater
Connected
Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Whangārei 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 $489,500
Or upgrade to DEVPRO: 2-bed from $422,500 — your home from $671,500.
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.
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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 $497/m² against a Whangarei General Residential Zone median $556/m².
Median asking price per m² across 30 active sections in Whangarei · General Residential Zone, as at 8 Nov 2026. Asking prices, not sales.
From the listing agent
In the words of Eddie Spry, Home Christchurch
Property Files: https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/5MarjorieLane
Section price from $249,000
Located in one of Kensington’s most sought-after pockets, 5 Marjorie Lane presents a freehold 500m² section offering the perfect canvas to create your future HOME.
Positioned in a tranquil, north-facing setting, the site enjoys excellent sun and a peaceful outlook, while remaining conveniently close to key local amenities. The renowned Whangarei Quarry Gardens are just up the road, providing a stunning natural backdrop and an extension of your outdoor lifestyle. Whangarei Girls' High School sits directly across State Highway 1, making this an ideal location for families or future-focused buyers.
Whether you’re looking to build your forever HOME or secure a strategic landholding in a high-demand area, this section delivers location, lifestyle, and potential in equal measure.
House & Land Package
Price from $788,500
Partnered with Sentinel Homes to bring this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom to life, offering land and house package on Marjorie Lane offers strong rental appeal in a high-growth area.
Featuring open-plan living, modern kitchen and master with ensuite, it’s ideal for families or tenants. Low-maintenance design, and close to schools, shops, and transport – a smart investment opportunity! Built by Sentinel Homes, Quality workmanship streams throughout the home.
- 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
- Master with Ensuite
- Double Glazing Throughout
- Colour consultant
- Concrete driveway and patios
- F&P or BOSCH Appliances
- Master Builders 10 year Guarantee
- 12 Months Defects Maintenance Period
Contact Eddie today to secure your future!
Disclaimer
Price shown includes house and land, but is subject to terms, conditions and excludes additional siteworks/foundation costs above standard allowances unless otherwise stated. Images and photos are examples only.
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Home Christchurch. 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
0 m
No mapped frontage — check for a registered access easement (see the title above)
Nearest stream
43 m
Setback unlikely to bite — verify in the district plan
Nearest coast
2.7 km
Amenity at this distance, not a constraint
Nearest lake
708 m
Rail line
527 m
Site aspect
Falls ≈ north-east
A north-facing fall suits passive-solar orientation
Too far away to matter: nearest powerline 1.1 km.
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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