Nestled on the serene Mokoia Road in Birkenhead, Auckland, this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom villa, built in 1913, stands on a generous 697m2 freehold section. The home boasts an iron roof and wooden exterior walls, exuding a warm, inviting ambiance. Inside, the villa features original details like steel-pressed ceilings, wooden floors, and a claw-foot bath, complemented by modern upgrades such as a new color-steel roof and improved electricals. With a floor area of 112m2, this property offers an open-plan living space that opens to a north-facing deck, providing a private, sun-drenched outlook over Eskdale Bush.
Since 2017, the property's Capital Value (CV) has seen a remarkable increase of 30%, reaching $1,475,000 as of June 2021. The HouGarden AVM estimates the property's value at $1,372,500, while the latest sales in 2015 and 2007 were for $815,000 and $553,000 respectively. This indicates a strong growth trend in the property's value.
For families, the property falls within the zones of Birkdale Intermediate School, rated decile 6, and Verran Primary School, rated decile 8. The excellent school network adds to the appeal of this property. Located in the heart of Birkenhead, the villa is minutes away from supermarkets, public transport, and the village's charm, with easy access to Ponsonby, the CBD, and Takapuna. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a sought-after location.
Updated on May 16, 2024
Year | Median price | Growth | Sales count |
|---|---|---|---|
2023 | $1,189,000 | -13.8% | 30 |
2022 | $1,380,000 | -4.2% | 18 |
2021 | $1,440,000 | 19.5% | 37 |
2020 | $1,205,000 | 23.1% | 33 |
2019 | $978,500 | -10.2% | 34 |
2018 | $1,090,000 | 4% | 39 |
2017 | $1,048,000 | 4.8% | 48 |
2016 | $1,000,000 | 10.7% | 52 |
2015 | $903,000 | 12.9% | 58 |
2014 | $800,000 | - | 37 |
Address | Distance | Bed | Bath | Floor area | Sold date | Sold | Data source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0.07 km | 2 | 1 | 122m2 | Year 2024 Month 05 Day 24 | $545,000 | Council approved | |
 | 0.18 km | 3 | 2 | 191m2 | Year 2024 Month 05 Day 20 | $1,219,000 | Council approved | |
 | 0.28 km | 3 | 1 | 0m2 | Year 2024 Month 05 Day 02 | $1,210,000 | Council approved | |
0.34 km | 3 | 140m2 | Year 2024 Month 03 Day 18 | $1,125,000 | Council approved | |||
 | 0.26 km | 4 | 2 | 220m2 | Year 2023 Month 12 Day 15 | $1,128,000 | Council approved |