This beautifully renovated 1930s weatherboard bungalow at 44 Chester Avenue, Westmere, Auckland - City, offers a modern, upbeat, four-bedroom family home with two bathrooms and two car parks. The property spans a floor area of 212 square meters on a 434 square meter freehold land. It features a contemporary floor plan with a modern kitchen/dining/lounge area that extends to a sun-drenched deck via bifolds. The home is equipped with ducted air conditioning for comfort, and the fourth double bedroom downstairs provides a versatile space, ideal for a media room, with internal access to a large double garage for extra storage. Despite its modern updates, the property's wood construction shows signs of wear, with the wall condition listed as poor and the iron roof as fair. The level property contour adds to its appeal, making it a perfect environment for family activities or hosting gatherings.
From a financial perspective, the capital value of the property has seen a significant increase, from $1,850,000 in July 2017 to $2,900,000 in June 2021, marking a 56.76% rise. The HouGarden AVM estimates the property's value at $2,852,500. Its sale history reveals a steady appreciation in value, with the latest transactions recorded at $1,495,000 in December 2012 and $950,000 in May 2008.
Education is a key feature of this property, located in a prime school zone with access to high-decile schools. Pasadena Intermediate, Westmere School (Auckland), and Western Springs College are all within the vicinity, boasting deciles of 8 and 10, respectively. This makes the property an excellent choice for families prioritizing quality education for their children.
Updated on March 21, 2024.
Year | Median price | Growth | Sales count |
|---|---|---|---|
2023 | $2,850,000 | -6.5% | 21 |
2022 | $3,047,500 | -17.6% | 20 |
2021 | $3,700,000 | 32.6% | 23 |
2020 | $2,790,000 | 30.4% | 19 |
2019 | $2,140,000 | -22.2% | 17 |
2018 | $2,750,000 | 32.4% | 19 |
2017 | $2,077,500 | -2.7% | 16 |
2016 | $2,135,000 | 11.1% | 18 |
2015 | $1,922,500 | 12.6% | 18 |
2014 | $1,707,500 | - | 14 |
Address | Distance | Bed | Bath | Floor area | Sold date | Sold | Data source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0.18 km | 4 | 2 | 165m2 | 2024年04月02日 | $3,375,000 | Council approved | |
 | 0.24 km | 2 | 1 | 0m2 | 2024年03月05日 | $1,920,000 | Council approved | |
 | 0.21 km | 4 | 2 | -m2 | 2024年02月26日 | $2,420,000 | Council approved | |
 | 0.16 km | 3 | 2 | -m2 | 2024年01月30日 | $3,500,000 | Council approved | |
 | 0.19 km | 3 | 1 | 80m2 | 2023年11月15日 | $1,440,000 | Council approved |