9 Stewart Street, Waikouaiti, Dunedin City, Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Guide Price
$333,500
575,000 NZD
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
2
Description
This large two-storey roughcast home sitting on a 4932m2 section has five bedrooms. Upstairs is the master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe. Large family rumpus room area with a sunroom overlooking the large section and out to the Hawksbury Lagoon. Second bathroom plus two loft bedrooms. Downstairs is spacious with a good sized, refurbished kitchen/dining with new lino, plus heat pump, opening into second dining/living room, then into the lounge, which is heated by a free-standing wood burner, an added bonus being the new carpet. The lounge opens out to a covered outdoor area suitable for a large family spa and afternoon/evening entertaining. There are two double bedrooms, family bathroom with large corner spa bath, with a shower over bath, vanity and toilet. Separate laundry plus two extra storage areas. The house is on a tidy landscaped section with a sleep out/games room with a sheltered deck area. There is a separate double garage/workshop. The current owners have resource consent for an 8 lot subdivision (including the main house block) if the new owner would like to complete (not included in the overall sale and subject to separate negotiation). This is the last of the land left for building, within a block from the Waikouaiti beach and with views of the Hawksbury Wildlife Lagoon. Room for all the children's pets including horses, sheep, hens, dogs and cats.
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.
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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
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Contact Agent
Vicki Offen - Edinburgh Realty Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Dunedin
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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