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170 Beach Road, Onerahi, Whangarei, Northland

Whangārei, New Zealand

Guide Price

$1,073,000

1,850,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

4

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Description

Beach Road, Onerahi is a very sought after

location approximately 10 km to Whangarei City. The prime position and quality build of this home is a unique combination. Nestled on 938 sqm, the home was cleverly designed to maximise impressive water views from most of the rooms. Boasting five bedrooms and three bathrooms in total, the layout is made up of separate living downstairs, with two bedrooms. The remaining three bedrooms are in the main home upstairs. Both bathrooms upstairs have tiled showers with glass doors. White washed oak timber flooring

features throughout the living/dining and kitchen areas upstairs and compliments the coastal landscape, as do the two stone pillars and glass balustrades at the front of the home. Large decks run parallel to each other, both front and rear of the property, with cedar finished covered external entertaining areas enabling views of the water from both spaces through large stacker doors. Internal access via the spacious double garage offers one level living, with extra parking for visitors. There is a large double carport downstairs. Beach walks, boating, paddle boarding and kayaking are a part of everyday life. The self contained accommodation downstairs is ideal for extended family living, where independence and privacy are important, or offers an up market home and income opportunity. www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/WHC38314

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

Melissa Codlin - Goode Leith Realty Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) Ray White Whangarei

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