436 Crane Road, Kauri
Whangarei District
Negotiation
- 3
- 2
- 2
- 201m²
- 2.87 ha
- House
- 2 Garage
'Araluen' - Peaceful Tranquil Waters
Escape to your own private 2.8680 ha garden estate where everyday life feels like a retreat. Picturesque, private, and anchored by its very own lake, this magnificent property is so stunning it has even been utilised as an exclusive wedding venue.
Beautifully designed, the 200 sqm, plastered concrete block family home seamlessly blends rustic warmth and modern charm. Built with comfortable family living in mind, there are three generous bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master suite occupies its own wing, featuring an ensuite, walk-in closet, and private patio access to the outdoor spa.
At the heart of the home, warm timber floors highlight the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area. This space opens to a large, north-facing deck overlooking the lake and landscaped gardens. The outdoor wood fire is the perfect setting to create a culinary masterpiece. A separate living area has its own piece of magic with raked ceilings and lead glass windows - perfect for either a media room, or a quiet retreat.
A separate double garage includes self-contained accommodation (unconsented) - great for guests, extended family or teens.
Situated on sought-after Crane Road in Kauri - enjoy the absolute best of country privacy without sacrificing convenience, only 7 km to Te Kamo village and 13 km to Whangarei CBD.
With motivated vendors looking to downsize, this rare sanctuary is ready for its next chapter.
www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/WHC39909
For sale by Auction 11:00 am Thursday 5 November, Ray White Auction Room, 131 Port Road, Whangarei (unless sold prior).
Added to OwnBetter 30 Oct 2026
We estimate it would sell for $1,140,000 as at 5 October 2026, in a range of $971,000 to $1,290,000.
How we worked this out
| Council valuation, Jul 2024 | $1,205,000 |
|---|---|
| Market movement in Whangarei District since the council valuation | −4.1% |
| Homes of this age in Kauri | +0.7% |
| Homes in this price range | −0.7% |
| Land as a share of the value | −0.8% |
| Nearby recent sales (10) | −0.9% |
| Our estimate | $1,140,000 |
We start from the council's rating valuation, move it by how sales in the area have moved since against their own council values, then by how properties like this one, nearby sales have done against the same arithmetic. Each step is an average of real sales. Tested every month against sales we had not seen: half land within about 6% of our estimate, and about 8 in 10 within the range. This is an automated estimate, not a registered valuation.
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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.
436 Crane Road as a rental
| Line | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price Our estimate | ||
| Deposit | ||
| Interest rate | ||
| Rent a week our estimate $810 | ||
| Property manager | ||
| Rent, 52 weeks | $42,120 | |
| 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 | $34,668 | |
| Interest $798,000 at 6.00%, interest only | −$47,880 | |
| Cash flow before tax | −$13,212 | |
| Cash flow a week | −$254 | |
| Gross / net yield on the price | 3.7% / 3.0% | |
| Return on equity cash flow on the deposit, before tax | −3.9% | |
| Loses money above this interest rate, before tax | 4.34% | |
The rent covers the interest at rates up to 4.34%. That is -3.9% a year on a $342k deposit. A guide before tax and capital growth, from our estimates; not financial advice.
Property data
- Floor area201 m²
- Land area2.87 ha
- Decade built2000s
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Parking2 car spaces
- Property categoryUse not published
- CouncilWhangarei District
- Valuation #330-28911
- Valuation date1 Jul 2024
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 number544773
- Title typeFreehold
- Legal descriptionLot 1 Deposited Plan 439453
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Building consents
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Zoning and hazards
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About Kauri
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