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3 Mold Street, Middlemarch, Dunedin City, Otago

Dunedin, New Zealand

Guide Price

$194,300

335,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

Feel like you need some time out to escape to somewhere truly special? This solid brick beauty was built in a time when quality mattered. It offers you a perfect retreat to recharge and reimagine. Inside there are three bedrooms, a study, and a sunny conservatory that opens up flexible living options to help you unwind. The separate large laundry provides an easy entrance and mudroom after outdoor pursuits. Outside, the oversize, level, easy-care section has space for the vege garden and a secret corner hideaway spot to while away the hours. Enjoy the established trees, flower garden and hedges. The large double garage provides for projects, storage and hobbies. Fully fenced for all your furry-friends. Yes, there’s work to be done, that’s where the magic begins. Create, refresh, and make it unmistakably yours. Set in the heart of Middlemarch, you’ll be surrounded by ever-changing mountain hues, vast skies, and scenery that feels straight out of a storybook. Perfect for dreamers, creative souls, and anyone craving space to breathe. As the gateway to the Otago Central Rail Trail, the town enjoys a vibrancy while remaining calm and restorative. With Dunedin just a short drive away, Middlemarch blends tranquil country living with easy access to city comforts. Quiet yet close to local amenities. Walking distance to school, pub, post office and farm shop, the wonderful “Kissing Gate” café and Maggies famous dairy. For viewing times and a friendly chat call Lucky Lucy (and Lucky Ducky)

Location

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Living in Dunedin

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
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New Zealand at a glance

How New Zealand scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Expensive
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Widely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Clean
📶Internet
Moderate
🚶Walkability
Moderate
🚇Transit
Limited

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

Lucy Hibbert-Foy - 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.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

realestate.co.nz

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Currency

NZD