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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Buy Property in Nelson, New Zealand

116 properties from $160K to $1305K

Median Price

$463K

Avg Size

4,209 sq ft

Listings

116

Living in Nelson

What American expats need to know about New Zealand

Visa

Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa โ€” 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.

Cost of Living

Excluding rent, a single person needs ~$1,020 USD/mo; a family of four ~$3,720 USD/mo. Rent (1-bed, city center): Auckland ~$1,275, Wellington ~$1,045, Christchurch ~$810. Groceries run NZ$25-35/day per person. Overall 10-25% below US major cities.

Key Fact

NZ has strict biosecurity laws โ€” 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.

Life in New Zealand

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.

116 Listings in Nelson

2/20 Jenks Street, Foxton, Horowhenua, Manawatu / Whanganui

$159,500

2/20 Jenks Street, Foxton, Horowhenua, Manawatu / Whanganui

2 bedshouse
11 Suffolk Street, Patea, South Taranaki, Taranaki

$165,200

11 Suffolk Street, Patea, South Taranaki, Taranaki

3 beds10,893 sq fthouse
16 Aotea Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

$185,020

16 Aotea Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

4 beds6,178 sq fthouse
132 Mokomoko Road, Omaui, Invercargill City, Southland

$200,100

132 Mokomoko Road, Omaui, Invercargill City, Southland

1 bed8,708 sq fthouse
57 Conyers Street, Georgetown, Invercargill City, Southland

$202,420

57 Conyers Street, Georgetown, Invercargill City, Southland

2 beds10,893 sq fthouse
16 South Road No.2, Eketahuna, Tararua, Manawatu / Whanganui

$208,220

16 South Road No.2, Eketahuna, Tararua, Manawatu / Whanganui

3 beds54,896 sq fthouse
111 Carlton Avenue, Tawhero, Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

$214,020

111 Carlton Avenue, Tawhero, Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

3 beds6,620 sq fthouse
3 Hope Street, Georgetown, Invercargill City, Southland

$231,420

3 Hope Street, Georgetown, Invercargill City, Southland

4 beds5,091 sq fthouse
1 Jane Nelson Place, Otangarei, Whangarei, Northland

$231,420

1 Jane Nelson Place, Otangarei, Whangarei, Northland

3 beds10,699 sq fthouse
20 Cornwall Street, Eltham, South Taranaki, Taranaki

$241,900

20 Cornwall Street, Eltham, South Taranaki, Taranaki

3 beds7,944 sq fthouse
4 Kerry Street, Alexandra, Central Otago, Central Otago / Lakes District

$243,020

4 Kerry Street, Alexandra, Central Otago, Central Otago / Lakes District

1 bed4,284 sq fthouse
3 Weld Street, Kawerau, Kawerau, Bay of Plenty

$247,210

3 Weld Street, Kawerau, Kawerau, Bay of Plenty

3 beds8,030 sq fthouse
31 Manuka Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

$257,520

31 Manuka Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

3 beds7,696 sq fthouse
44 Mill Street, Marton, Rangitikei, Manawatu / Whanganui

$260,420

44 Mill Street, Marton, Rangitikei, Manawatu / Whanganui

3 beds8,245 sq fthouse
74 Forfar Crescent, Rockdale, Invercargill City, Southland

$260,420

74 Forfar Crescent, Rockdale, Invercargill City, Southland

4 beds8,471 sq fthouse
15 McQuarrie Street, Kingswell, Invercargill City, Southland

$261,000

15 McQuarrie Street, Kingswell, Invercargill City, Southland

2 beds6,340 sq fthouse
3C Bideford Street, Brooklands, New Plymouth, Taranaki

$264,910

3C Bideford Street, Brooklands, New Plymouth, Taranaki

2 bedstownhouse
4 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road, Bunnythorpe, Manawatu, Manawatu / Whanganui

$277,820

4 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road, Bunnythorpe, Manawatu, Manawatu / Whanganui

3 beds10,689 sq fthouse
8 Wera Street, Hawera, South Taranaki, Taranaki

$288,510

8 Wera Street, Hawera, South Taranaki, Taranaki

3 beds9,741 sq fthouse
15 Alberta Road, Glen Avon, New Plymouth, Taranaki

$294,410

15 Alberta Road, Glen Avon, New Plymouth, Taranaki

3 beds8,708 sq fthouse
173 Te Mahoe Road, Mokau, New Plymouth, Taranaki

$294,410

173 Te Mahoe Road, Mokau, New Plymouth, Taranaki

2 beds26,641 sq fthouse
24 Grey Street, Hawera, South Taranaki, Taranaki

$294,410

24 Grey Street, Hawera, South Taranaki, Taranaki

3 beds7,352 sq fthouse
13 Nelson Street, Foxton Beach, Horowhenua, Manawatu / Whanganui

$295,800

13 Nelson Street, Foxton Beach, Horowhenua, Manawatu / Whanganui

3 beds6,857 sq fthouse
9b Marsden Road, Stoke, Nelson, Nelson & Bays

$300,900

9b Marsden Road, Stoke, Nelson, Nelson & Bays

2 beds11 sq ftapartment
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