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379C Tara Road, Mangawhai, Kaipara, Northland

Whangārei, New Zealand

Guide Price

$1,032,500

1,750,000 NZD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

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Description

Light-filled and instantly welcoming, 379C Tara Road is a home designed for the way families actually live, with a spacious open-plan layout at its heart. The home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the combined kitchen and dining area featuring a heat pump for year-round comfort and flowing seamlessly through to the living room, where the family can come together, connect, and share their day. When it’s time to spread out, the separate lounge offers incredible flexibility. Extra-wide doors allow you to open the space right up for larger gatherings, celebrations, and relaxed entertaining, or close it off to create an intimate retreat at the end of the evening, the perfect spot for quiet conversation and winter night caps. A true highlight is how effortlessly the home embraces the outdoors. Every room flows to the surrounding decking, drawing the landscape in and filling the interiors with beautiful natural light, ideal for long lunches outside, morning coffees in the sun, and easy indoor-outdoor living year-round. The sumptuous master suite is a genuine parents’ sanctuary, complete with an ensuite, walk-through wardrobe, and a cleverly positioned study nook, a private space to work, plan, or simply take a moment for yourself. Beyond the main home, personal space and practicality are well covered with a separate studio with bathroom, plus a large workshop and equipment storage shed, ideal for hobbies, home projects, tinkering, or storing the tools and toys that come with a lifestyle property. All of this sits on an impressive 5,456sqm of land offering a peaceful, productive lifestyle with room to grow, whether you’re dreaming of more planting, a few animals, or simply enjoying the space, privacy, and calm that comes with country living.

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

Amanda Bond - Mackys Real Estate Ltd (Licensed: REAA 2008) - Bayleys, Mangawhai

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