10B Marlow Street, Saint Kilda, Dunedin City, Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Guide Price
$231,420
399,000 NZD
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
Description
This solid 1970s-built townhouse presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to secure an affordable home with real scope to add value over time. Largely original, it offers a great foundation for those wanting to modernise and make it their own. Featuring two generous bedrooms, one bathroom, and single garaging, the layout is practical and comfortable, well suited to first-home buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking future upside. The living area is light-filled and inviting, with large sliding doors opening directly outdoors and allowing natural light to flow through the space. The kitchen is original yet functional, offering good storage and clear potential to enhance. With limited bench space currently, there is a great opportunity here to reconfigure and add value through renovation. Both bedrooms are well proportioned and enjoy good natural light, while the bathroom services the home efficiently. Outside, the fully fenced yard provides a private and sunny space, ideal for relaxing or low-maintenance gardening. The single garage offers secure parking, along with the added bonus of a separate workshop or hobbies room. Constructed for easy care and positioned in a popular St Kilda location, the property is conveniently close to local shops, public transport, and St Kilda Beach. With solid bones, a functional layout, and clear potential to improve, this is an opportunity to secure a home you can truly add value to and make your own.
Location
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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.
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Contact Agent
Alice Munro - Otago Realty Group Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Bayleys
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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