- 3
- 2
- 599 m²
- House
- 1 Lounge
- 1 Dining room
- Ensuite
- Separate laundry
- Boat parking
- Deck / patio
- Heat pump
- Insulation
- Ceiling, Floor
- Roof
- Iron
- Exterior
- Weatherboard Timber
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tiles
- Hot water
- Gas
- Water supply
- Town
- Sewage
- Mains
Character Charmer- Owners Headed South
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Beautifully renovated and full of charm, this home blends classic character features with fresh, modern living. The stylish kitchen, updated bathrooms and welcoming interiors create a home that is ready to enjoy, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms offering comfortable living for families and professionals alike.
The open-plan living areas extend seamlessly out to the sunny, sheltered deck, creating a lovely spot for summer BBQs, entertaining friends or simply relaxing while the kids enjoy the space to play. With its private setting and established gardens, this is outdoor living you'll love. Fully fenced with an electric security gate providing peace of mind for those with young ones or pets.
And there's an extra bonus! The separate studio offers plenty of options, whether you're looking for a home office, hobby room, playroom or simply some extra storage. It's a versatile space that adds another practical dimension to this charming property.
Set on a 599sqm section in a sought-after location, you'll love being close to Westminster Park and within easy walking distance of St Francis of Assisi School.
Homes with this much character and appeal don't come along every day, especially in such a popular location. This will be sold on or before Auction day. Your opportunity to secure a beautifully refreshed home with plenty to offer.
Auction to be held on Wednesday 4th November 2026 from 10am at Russley Golf Club, 428 Memorial Avenue (unless sold prior).
To view the livestream for this auction, copy and paste the following link into your web browser: www.harcourtsauctions.co.nz
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Added to OwnBetter 26 Oct 2026
What is rental yield?
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent as a share of what the property is worth: $620 × 52 weeks = $32,240, against the council valuation of $660,000. It is before rates, insurance, maintenance, management and vacancies, so what an owner keeps (the net yield) is lower.
How we worked this out
| Evidence | Points to | Counted |
|---|---|---|
| 2 rentals advertised nearby each adjusted to this property’s bedrooms and value | $856 | 1% |
| From its value what rentals in the area typically yield | $618 | 99% |
We read this property as a house. Rentals advertised nearby count most when they are close, recent and alike; the more of them there are, the less the area’s bond figures count. Bond figures are rents agreed in new tenancies, from Tenancy Services, placed within the area by how this property’s council valuation compares with similar homes there.
| Address | Beds | Asked | As this one | When | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Rutherglen Avenuerealestate.co.nz ↗ | 3 | $1,100 | $856 | Oct 2026 | 6.2 km |
| 1/28 Matipo Streetrealestate.co.nz ↗ | 2 | $499 | $515 | Oct 2026 | 5.4 km |
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Home expense estimates
Estimates from the floor area and typical New Zealand prices, not quotes. Power, gas and internet details from the Electricity Authority and Gas Industry Co registries and Chorus.
20 Kensington Avenue as a rental
| Line | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price Council valuation | ||
| Deposit | ||
| Interest rate | ||
| Rent a week our estimate $620 | ||
| Property manager | ||
| Rent, 52 weeks | $32,240 | |
| Empty between tenants 2 weeks | ||
| Property management 9.2% incl. GST | ||
| Maintenance 5% of rent | ||
| Council rates this year | ||
| Landlord insurance the building | ||
| Net income before interest | $26,536 | |
| Interest $462,000 at 6.00%, interest only | −$27,720 | |
| Cash flow before tax | −$1,184 | |
| Cash flow a week | −$23 | |
| Gross / net yield on the price | 4.9% / 4.0% | |
| Return on equity cash flow on the deposit, before tax | −0.6% | |
| Loses money above this interest rate, before tax | 5.74% | |
The rent covers the interest at rates up to 5.74%. That is -0.6% a year on a $198k deposit. A guide before tax and capital growth, from our estimates; not financial advice.
Property data
- Floor area140 m²
- Land area599 m²
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Property categoryRD192B
- Zoning (valuer’s record)9A
- CouncilChristchurch City
- Valuation #22320-14600
- Valuation date1 Aug 2025
From the council’s rating records and the other sources noted on hover. Bedrooms and bathrooms may come from a past listing. Built is the decade the valuer records.
Title and land
Order a title record- Title numberCB391/48
- Title typeFreehold
- Legal descriptionLot 12 Deposited Plan 6060
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Zoning and hazards
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About Mairehau
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