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88 Leccino Valley Road, Mangonui, Far North, Northland

Whangārei, New Zealand

Guide Price

$521,420

899,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

Welcome to 88 Leccino Valley Road, Mangonui... This north facing Kiwispan NZ Northland shed is built to last. Nestled on a 3.0152 ha (just under 7.5 acres), a gentle gradience with Olive trees, an orchard, raised garden beds and to the back of the property, a piece of your own easily accessible bush with a stream when flowing, is an absolute delight. The 108m2, one bedroom home has been installed with a Wormerater (Waterflow NZ Ltd, gravity fed) which was installed to include a three-bedroom house. There are two 30,000L water tanks, one garden shed, and one double tool shed (1x6x3m2 and 1x3x3m2) on skids with power and 2x lean-twos. This property

features a vast covered outdoor area and a fire pit, perfect for entertaining while taking in the views of the Oruaiti River and surrounding farmlands. Additionally, the outdoor bath and shower—complete with running hot and cold water—is designed for year-round enjoyment. A separate Cargo Rail Carriage with a large deck, beautifully restored with the original wooden floors, tongue and groove timber on the walls. It retains its original decommissioned number and includes a double bed area equipped with mains power along with Satellite dish for watching television. There is potential to fence off a section of the property for sheep or lama's and fencing off the orchard for chooks. To be sold plus GST (if any). Don't miss out! Contact Lee Dickens to book your viewing.

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

Lee Dickens - Arizto 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