Orewa · Auckland
68 Ara Taha Crescent, Orewa
Listed by Yiz Yin at Barfoot & Thompson - Millwater
Listed 23 Apr 2026 · 200 days on market · 12% below the current Auckland Residential - Single House Zone average days on market
Land Price
Negotiation
Land area
239 m²
Zone
Residential - Single House Zone
Title Type
Freehold · Fee Simple
Legal Description
Lot 226 Deposited Plan 602447
Title Area
239 m²
Easements
None identified
Mortgage
No mortgage
Encumbrances
None
Consent Notices
Yes
Covenants
Yes
7 registered instruments on title
Can you build here? The 30-second read
- ZonedResidential - Single House ZoneDistrict Plan: up to 35% site coverage, ≈84 m² footprint, 8 m height limit.
- Yes2-bed fitsLarger plans exceed the footprint allowed here.
- 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≈5.0 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 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
Orewa
≈ 2.0 km straight-line
Nearest school
Orewa School
≈ 812 m straight-line
School zone
Orewa College · Nukumea 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 - 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
84 m² of 240 m²
Of the total parcel area.
Height limit
8m
Yard setbacks
3m front · 1m side · 1m rear
Second dwelling
Not permitted
Which DEVPRO plans fit here?
DEVPRO 3-bed (95 m²) — tight on this coverage limit; talk to us about options.
DEVPRO 4-bed (122 m²) — tight on this coverage limit; talk to us about options.
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 Yiz Yin, Barfoot & Thompson - Millwater
Positioned in one of Orewa’s fast-growing communities, it presents an outstanding opportunity to secure a premium freehold section with resource consent already approved — ready for you to bring your vision to life.
Set on an elevated 239sqm site, this section enjoys a peaceful setting surrounded by quality modern homes, offering both lifestyle appeal and strong future value.
Property Key features:
- Freehold title – 239sqm (more or less)
- Elevated site with great positioning
- Resource Consent approved – save time and cost
- Located in a high-growth development area
- Surrounded by quality, newly built homes
- Quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood
Location & lifestyle
- Minutes to beautiful Orewa Beach
- Close to Silverdale Mall, shops, and cafés
- Easy access to motorway connections
- Popular coastal lifestyle with strong community growth
This is a rare chance to secure a ready-to-build section in a sought-after coastal location. Whether you're planning your dream home or looking for a smart investment in a rapidly developing area, this property ticks all the boxes. Sections in this location are in high demand. Get in touch today for more information or to secure this fantastic opportunity
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The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Barfoot & Thompson - Millwater. 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
112 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest coast
645 m
Amenity at this distance, not a constraint
Nearest lake
260 m
Site aspect
Falls ≈ 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.
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