What zoning applies to this Albany section?

This section is zoned Residential - Single House Zone with a maximum site coverage of 35% and a height limit of 8m. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 338 m². Under the Residential - Single House Zone site-coverage limit of 35%, the maximum building footprint is about 359 m².

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

No natural hazards are currently flagged against this section in district GIS layers. Standard geotech checks are still recommended before purchase.

What title type does this section have?

The section title type is Freehold. There is currently a registered mortgage on the title which will be discharged on settlement. The title has a registered covenant — check the conditions before purchase.

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Albany · Auckland

57 Schnapper Rock Road, Schnapper Rock, Albany

Listed by Ray White Albany

Listed 13 Jun 2026 · 141 days on market · 21% below the current Auckland Residential - Single House Zone average days on market

Land Price

$800,000

$2,367/m²

Land area

338 m²

Zone

Residential - Single House Zone

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

Yes

9 registered instruments on title

Easement Instrument2025-11-20

Mortgage2025-11-20

Easement Instrument2025-11-20

Land Covenant2025-11-20

Easement Instrument2025-11-20

Land Covenant2025-11-20

Easement Instrument2025-11-20

Can you build here? The 30-second read

ZonedResidential - Single House ZoneDistrict Plan: up to 35% site coverage, ≈359 m² footprint, 8 m height limit.
YesAll three DEVPRO plans fitAgainst the coverage limit — setbacks, shape and driveway still matter.
CheckOne dwelling onlyThe zone rules don't permit a second home without consent.
Check0 of 3 servicesNo council water or wastewater or stormwater found nearby — plan for a tank, and on-site wastewater.
Check≈8.0 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.
ReadTitle has a covenantRegistered: a covenant. Read them before you offer.

Aerial imagery

See the land from above.

Aerial map loads as you scroll…

Location

What's nearby.

Nearest town

Riverhead

≈ 9.0 km straight-line

Nearest school

Vanguard Military School

≈ 689 m straight-line

School zone

Albany Senior High School · Albany Junior High School · Upper Harbour Primary 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.

Site & services plan loads as you scroll…

Can you build here?

Zoned Residential - Single House Zone — up to 35% site coverage.

What you can build

District Plan zone

Residential - Single House Zone

Max site coverage

35%

Max building footprint

359 m² of 1,027 m²

Of the total parcel area.

Height limit

Yard setbacks

3m front · 1m side · 1m rear

Second dwelling

Not permitted

Which DEVPRO plans fit here?

DEVPRO 2-bed (65 m² footprint) fits — ≈294 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $299,999 turnkey →DEVPRO 3-bed (95 m² footprint) fits — ≈264 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $409,000 turnkey →DEVPRO 4-bed (122 m² footprint) fits — ≈237 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $525,000 turnkey →

Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.

The ground

Fall across site

≈ 8 m

From 1m LiDAR — see contours on the aerial above.

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.

Your home, complete

Land $800,000+DEVPRO 2-bed build from $299,999 (fits this section)=

Your home from $1,099,999

Compare build packages →

Indicative turnkey total — land asking price plus the entry DEVPRO build. Excludes site works (earthworks, services connections, driveway), consents and finance. Confirm a fixed price with us.

Feasibility report

What can you build here — and what will it cost?

Zone

Residential - Single House Zone

Land area

338 m²

Buildability

78/100 Strong

All-in cost to a finished home

Build on this section

Build with Devlin Property

A fixed DEVPRO™ price for this section — design, consent and a turnkey high-performance build.

Building with your own builder?

Spec DEVPRO™ into your own builder's plans for this site — we'll send the infopack as a leave-behind.

From the listing agent

In the agent's words

Only 3 Left, Lot 2, 3 and 4 (338m2 more or less). This is your last opportunity to purchase one of the final premium land lots within this exclusive area, just minutes from Albany's vibrant centre. Surrounded by high-quality homes & set amongst elevated landscapes where vision meets architecture, this is your final chance to secure a legacy site within one of the North Shore's most prestigious enclaves. Here, the line between imagination and reality fades, and your dream residence begins to take form. Imagine an Italian-inspired villa with a crystal-glass wine cellar, a modernist home surrounded by cherry blossom groves, or an artist's retreat crowned with a private stargazing dome. These remaining freehold sites are limited, rare, and architecturally flexible for those who seek excellence beyond measure. Features: • Builder's terms negotiable • Prestigious setting amongst elite homes • Architectural design flexibility with approved concept partners • Development well underway with quality infrastructure • Secure investment in one of North Shore's finest developments Location: • Minutes to Albany Mall, Massey University & SH1/SH18 motorway access • Zoned for Albany Junior & Senior High Schools • Close to elite private schools Kristin & Pinehurst, both within walking distance • Surrounded by premium amenities, near North Shore Golf Club, bus stops, parks & cafes Contact us today for site maps, coordinates & architectural consultations. Our master architects can assist in designing a home truly worthy of your name. The final piece awaits you. Take advantage of this opportunity now, before the universe moves on. Call Lily Han 021900198 today for more details & to arrange a site viewing.

The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Ray White Albany. 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

29 m

ALBANY HIGHWAY, KYLE ROAD, UPPER HARBOUR MOTORWAY — vehicle crossing still needs council approval

Nearest stream

253 m

Unlikely to constrain the build

Nearest coast

1.3 km

Amenity at this distance, not a constraint

Nearest lake

464 m

Site aspect

Falls ≈ south-east

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.

Before you commit to a builder, learn what separates a home that performs from one that just looks the part.

What to ask your builder

Talk to us

Can you build here? The 30-second read

See the land from above.

What's nearby.

Zoned Residential - Single House Zone — up to 35% site coverage.

What can you build here — and what will it cost?

Build with Devlin Property

Building with your own builder?

In the agent's words

What shapes the build here.

Still weighing it up? Ask us about this section