Located at 5 Sophora Place, Parklands, Christchurch, this residential dwelling offers a unique blend of comfort and potential. Built in 1980, the property features a concrete exterior with tiles roofing, both in good condition. It boasts 3 bedrooms, a spacious 104 sqm floor area, and sits on a generous 603 sqm level section. Ownership is freehold, ensuring complete control over the property. The home is well-equipped with a double garage and additional garden shed, providing ample storage and parking space.
The property has seen a significant increase in capital value, from $370,000 in August 2019 to $550,000 in August 2022, marking a 48.65% growth. The latest sale recorded was $575,000 on February 11, 2024, following a previous sale at $415,000 on September 24, 2020. The HouGarden AVM estimates the property's value at $530,000, highlighting its investment potential and the opportunity for further value addition.
Education is a priority, with the property zoned for several high-decile schools, including Middleton Grange School (decile 9), Emmanuel Christian School (decile 8), and Queenspark School (decile 8). It also falls within the zones for Shirley Boys' High School, Avonside Girls' High School, and several other schools, offering a range of educational opportunities for families.
Updated on April 05, 2024.
Name | Distance | Type | Year | Attribute | Gender | Score | Decile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Queenspark School | 0.43 km | Primary | 1-8 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 441 | 8 | |
Avonside Girls' High School | 2.11 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Single Sex-Girls | EQI: 471 | 6 | |
Shirley Boys’ High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa | 2.13 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Single Sex-Boys | EQI: 463 | 6 | |
Mairehau High School | 4.60 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 519 | 4 | |
Christchurch Adventist School | 7.58 km | Combined | 1-13 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 438 | 5 | |
Marian College | 8.25 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Single Sex-Girls | EQI: 434 | 8 | |
Emmanuel Christian School | 9.00 km | Combined | 1-10 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 419 | 8 | |
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College | 9.21 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 472 | 6 | |
Middleton Grange School | 11.99 km | Combined | 1-13 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 406 | 9 |
Address | Distance | Bed | Bath | Floor area | Sold date | Sold | Data source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0.13 km | 2 | 1 | 70m2 | Year 2024 Month 05 Day 09 | $460,000 | Council approved | |
0.22 km | 4 | 220m2 | Year 2024 Month 04 Day 15 | $755,000 | Council approved | |||
 | 0.29 km | 4 | 210m2 | Year 2024 Month 02 Day 22 | $825,000 | Council approved | ||
0.07 km | 3 | 1 | 100m2 | Year 2023 Month 12 Day 14 | $526,000 | Council approved | ||
0.10 km | 4 | 228m2 | Year 2023 Month 12 Day 07 | $951,000 | Council approved |