88 Onetaunga Road, Chatswood, North Shore City, Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Guide Price
$1,017,750
1,725,000 NZD
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
3
Description
Instructions Are Clear. This Will Be Sold. All Offers Considered This isn't just a house - it's 401sqm of scale, flexibility and serious upside. With sweeping views across the suburb and out to Rangitoto, this is a property that offers the perfect foundation for those ready to add value and make it their own. It's big where it counts. Space for extended family, teenagers, or work-from-home remains, but with the opportunity to enhance and future-proof to your own vision. Opportunities like this, with both scale and upside, are rare. So if you've outgrown your current home, this is your solution. Big living. Big entertaining. Big views. Big upside. And Big parking! With double garage plus loads of off-street parking fit for just
about anything. Set on 912sqm of freehold land, with established gardens, an outdoor spa under the lights, and room to modernise over time, this is a home you grow into - not out of. INFO: https://rwmilford.co.nz/MFD30426 (scroll down to documents)
FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE: Freehold 912sqm land area (more or less) 401sqm
floor area (more or less) Elevated Rangitoto and wide local views 5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Multiple living zones Internal-access double garage plus extensive storage Flexible layout for extended or semi-independent living Sunny conservatory Outdoor spa Established gardens Opportunity to add value and your own flair The instructions are clear - the owners have gone - this property must be sold. Opportunity favours the decisive. Homes of this scale are rarely repeated - and even harder to replace. Welcome Home.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Auckland
Multicultural harbor city that feels like a softer version of California -- great food scene, easy nature access, and a strong work-life balance culture. Housing is expensive (NZ ranks 7th globally for home prices) and everything costs more due to import prices, but salaries come with generous time off and strong worker protections. The biggest adjustment is the distance -- getting home to visit family is a long, expensive flight.
Morning surf before work, weekends tramping through Lord-of-the-Rings landscapes, and a laid-back culture where shoes are optional and nature is never more than ten minutes away.
Visa
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa — points-based system requiring a skilled job offer in NZ. New pathways opening August 2026 for trades workers and those with 5+ years experience. Accredited Employer Work Visa is the faster route if you already have a job offer.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to New Zealand→Key Fact
NZ has strict biosecurity laws — importing food, plants, or outdoor gear can result in heavy fines. The work-life balance is exceptional, but the job market is small and remote from everywhere.
Learn more: What You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad→New Zealand at a glance
How New Zealand scores for American expats
Cost of buying in New Zealand
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
3-5% of purchase price
- ·No stamp duty
- ·Legal/conveyancing: NZ$1,500-3,000
- ·Building inspection: NZ$500-800
- ·LIM report: NZ$300-400
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.3-1.5% of government valuation (varies by council)
Insurance
NZ$1,500-3,000/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
NZ$300-600/mo for apartments (body corporate)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller pays (2.5-4%)
Foreign Buyer Note
Foreign buyers BANNED from existing homes (2018 ban). Can only buy new-build apartments in large developments.
Legal help in New Zealand
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in New Zealand?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
Eden Beganovic - CR Marketing North Shore Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Ray White Mairangi Bay & Milford
Next steps for moving to New Zealand
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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