Six bidders vie for potential-packed Paparangi home
APAPARANGI HOME with ‘‘fantastic renovation potential’’ has been auctioned for $230,000 above its rateable value.
The property, at 50 Helston Rd, had a rateable value of $370,000 and sold for $600,000.
‘‘The home was constructed circa 1950s and was typical of the era,’’ Derek Tyler, of Bayleys, says.
‘‘It was original and offered fantastic renovation potential.’’
The 110-square-metre dwelling had three bedrooms and was on an elevated 966sqm section with a single garage and urban/rural views.
‘‘We had over 81 groups through the open homes and with six bidders competing on the front lawn, a solid result for the sellers was uncovered,’’ Tyler says. AN AOTEA home that epitomised quality and style has been auctioned for $140,000 above its rateable value.
The property, at 4 Kepler Way, had a rateable value of $820,000 and sold for $960,000.
Marty Ritchie, of Harcourts, says the fresh and funky four-bedroom showcased spacious open-plan living with a separate formal lounge, a stunning kitchen with a granite benchtop and jarrah flooring, and two bathrooms with glass-tiled showers and underfloor heating.
Built in the 2010s, the 237sqm dwelling was on a 667sqm section with more than 100sqm of Fijian mahogany hardwood decking and flat, fenced gardens with establishing planting. A TAWA home that hadn’t changed hands since 1999 has been auctioned for more than $170,000 above its rateable value. 34 Chester Road, Tawa, sold for $642,500.
The property, at 34 Chester Rd, had a rateable value of $475,000 and sold for $642,500.
Glen Foster, of Harcourts, says the 1950s house stood out for its sun, space and privacy in a central Tawa location.
‘‘It enjoyed a stunning outlook, with plenty of room to grow the family.’’
The 260sqm dwelling had five bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living areas on a 1013sqm section close to schools, shops and transport.
A WHITBY home with views of the Pauatahanui Inlet has been auctioned for $40,000 above its rateable value.
The property, at 52 Mercury Way, had a rateable value of $485,000 and sold for $525,000.
‘‘It was a fabulous feel-good Lockwood home with three bedrooms, a modern kitchen and bathroom, a conservatory with a deck off it, and a fantastic water view,’’ Andy Cooling, of Harcourts, says.
The 100sqm house was on a 522sqm section and sold to an investor.
A MODERN PARAPARAUMU home with central heating and a double garage has been auctioned for nearly $200,000 above its rateable value. The property, at 8 Otupoa Way, had a rateable value of $670,000 and sold for $865,000.
‘‘It was a large, executive four-bedroom home with room for everyone,’’ Trudi Szytkiel, of Harcourts, says.
Built in the 2010s, the sunny 276sqm dwelling was on a 721sqm section close to schools and transport. 4 Kepler Way, Aotea, sold for $960,000. 50 Helston Rd, Paparangi, sold for $600,000. 8 Otupoa Way, Paraparaumu, sold for $865,000.