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6 Saltmarsh Close, Ōhope

Whakatane District

Tender

  • 3
  • 2
  • 3
  • 653 m²
  • House

A rare harbourfront privilege - irreplaceable

Some properties are special. Others are simply irreplaceable. Harbourfront positions like this rarely come to the market, and this beautiful Saltmarsh Close home is one of them.

Slightly elevated above the harbour, the home enjoys sweeping water views, with Ōhakana Island and the hills beyond providing a magical backdrop to spectacular sunsets. Tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac among wonderful neighbours, it offers privacy and a genuine sense of community right beside the water.

Designed for relaxed living and effortless entertaining, the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area forms the heart of the home. A second living area makes the most of the harbour outlook, providing the perfect retreat to watch the changing tides, admire the birdlife, or enjoy the colours of the evening sky.

Step outside and the lifestyle becomes even more appealing. A covered entertaining area sets the scene for long lunches, family gatherings and sunset drinks with friends. The swimming pool promises endless summer fun, while the spa pool offers year-round relaxation. Established gardens and fully fenced grounds create a private sanctuary.

And then there is the harbour itself, an ever-changing playground on your doorstep. Start your morning with a paddleboard or kayak, spend the afternoon floundering, or simply relax as the sun slips away over the water.

The home offers three bedrooms plus a dedicated office, providing flexibility for family, guests or working from home. The master suite is a peaceful retreat, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite featuring a spa bath.

The garaging is exceptionally generous at approximately 63 sqm, with ample off-street parking as well. There is room for the cars, the boat, the kayaks and all the toys that come with coastal living.

With its elevated harbourfront position, captivating sunsets, private pool, outstanding garaging and friendly cul-de-sac setting, this is far more than just a home. It is a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find.

6 Saltmarsh Close, Ohope, for Sale by Tender (unless sold prior), closing 4:00pm, Thursday 26 November 2026, at 202B The Strand, Whakatāne (Bayleys Whakatāne).

Contact Sabina Andresen to arrange your private viewing.

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Added to OwnBetter 29 Oct 2026

What you’ll love about this place

  • About 50 m from the coast

From LINZ's topographic maps: how near the land comes to the water's edge.

OwnBetter estimate
$1.48m
Medium confidence

We estimate it would sell for $1,480,000 as at 5 October 2026, in a range of $1,330,000 to $1,690,000.

Typical home in Ōhope
$1.07m
The median of our estimates of its 1,690 homes
How we worked this out
Council valuation, Aug 2025$1,540,000
Market movement in Whakatane District since the council valuation−1.6%
Apartments and houses in Whakatane District−0.2%
How Ōhope sells against council values−1.0%
Homes of this age in Ōhope−0.5%
Homes in this price range−1.0%
Land as a share of the value+0.5%
Nearby recent sales (15)−1.0%
Its own sale in 2015+1.1%
Our estimate$1,480,000

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 and its own last sale 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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6 Saltmarsh Close as a rental

Rent estimate$925/wk$800–$1,060 · Little evidence
Gross yield3.3%$48,100 a year on $1.48m
Net yield2.7%After $8,510 of costs
Cash flow−$434/wk30% deposit, interest only at 6.00%
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Price Our estimate
Deposit
Interest rate
Rent a week our estimate $925
Property manager
Rent, 52 weeks$48,100
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$39,590
Interest $1,036,000 at 6.00%, interest only−$62,160
Cash flow before tax−$22,570
Cash flow a week−$434
Gross / net yield on the price3.3% / 2.7%
Return on equity cash flow on the deposit, before tax−5.1%
Loses money above this interest rate, before tax3.82%
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The rent covers the interest at rates up to 3.82%. That is -5.1% a year on a $444k deposit. A guide before tax and capital growth, from our estimates; not financial advice.

Property data

  • Floor area245 m²
  • Land area653 m²
  • Decade built2000s
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Parking3 car spaces
  • Property categoryUse not published
  • CouncilWhakatane District
  • Valuation #7243-26000
  • 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.

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  • Title number18842
  • Title typeFreehold
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About Ōhope

Whakatane District
1,981
Properties on the rating roll
1 Aug 2025
Last council revaluation

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