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8121 State Highway 12, OMAPERE, Far North, Northland

Whangārei, New Zealand

Guide Price

$324,220

559,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

Tucked away in the hills of Ōmāpere, this charismatic 2 bedroom 90m2 home provides an idyllic, private setting for your new adventure. The 2,321m2 parcel of land around the main residence, has been beautifully and lovingly landscaped with a diverse number of plants, fruit trees and veggie gardens. A gardener’s paradise, with all the hard work having been done, you can simply enjoy the delightful setting. An open plan kitchen, living room connect to the sunny dining area, which opens onto a covered patio, a perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee. Large pantry in the kitchen and further to the main bathroom is an internal laundry with added storage space. Both bedroom are spacious doubles in size. The master bedroom

features a built in wall to wall wardrobe area. Some original

features remain throughout this 1950’s home with room to add your own improvements. A modern wood burner with wetback has been added (consented). The powered workshop and garden shed provides ample extra room to accomodate any number of recreational activities, hobbies. There are various external spaces to provide room for outdoor entertaining, including the large covered lean-to with picnic table. This property benefits from a sheltered positioning and although you feel like you are a million miles from people, you are a mere 2 minutes from Ōmāpere township with shop, gas station and local beaches. The friendly township of Waimamaku is only 6 minutes away, giving you numerous choices in stocking up that large pantry. For a copy of the full property pack visit -https://www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/1202990 To book a viewing, contact me: Csilla Ford 021 173 9641 or email: csillaford@oneagency.net.nz

Location

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Living in Whangārei

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

Csilla Ford - One Agency Far North - Northland Property Group Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008)

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