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325A Oceanbeach Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Tauranga, New Zealand

Guide Price

$731,010

1,239,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

Sun, salt-air, and serious opportunity, 325A Oceanbeach Road is all

about position, potential, and living with the sand practically at your doorstep. Set on a 244sqm (approximate) freehold title with off-street parking and no lawn to tie you down, this is low-maintenance Mount living made simple - grab the towel, slip on the jandals, and go. Spread across two levels, the 140sqm (more or less) home keeps things simple and functional. Ground level offers a generous double garage with additional storage room for boards, bikes and beach gear, plus the main entry foyer - sure to become a sandy drop zone following salty swims. Upstairs is where daily life unfolds. Open-plan living and dining flow to a north-facing deck via ranch sliders, creating an easy extension into the sun. Morning coffee out here, doors pushed back, sea air drifting through - it’s the kind of space that encourages you to slow down. The kitchen sits just off the living zone, connected by a clever shuttered window so you can open it up and stay part of the conversation. It’s practical and perfectly usable as is, with clear scope to refresh and modernise over time. Do as much or as little as you like - the bones are here, and the opportunity is yours. Three bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom that incorporates the laundry, keeping the layout compact and efficient. Off-street parking adds convenience, and the overall feel is tidy, comfortable and ready to enjoy while you plan your next move. Stroll to Special Mention for your morning caffeine hit, wander to Bayfair for shopping and dining, tee off at Mount Golf Club, or head into Downtown Mount within minutes. With the beach literally one door away, life here is measured in tides, not traffic. For empty nesters, small families, couples, or anyone who loves sand on their toes and salt on their skin, this is an easy, low-maintenance base in a blue-chip stretch of Oceanbeach Road - a place to live lightly and spend more time where it counts: by the water. Buy it for what it is. Love it for where it is.

Location

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Living in Tauranga

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

Richard Wright - Success Realty Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Bayleys, Mt Maunganui

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