Nestled in the heart of Saint Albans, Christchurch, this 2017-built, freehold property at 2/489 Manchester Street boasts a modern two-storey design with 3 bedrooms, each with an ensuite, and 3 bathrooms. The 119sqm floor area is complemented by a 146sqm land area, an iron roof, mixed-material walls in good condition, and a single carpark. The property's Capital Value (CV) has seen a remarkable increase of 48.94% from $470,000 in 2019 to $700,000 as of August 2022. The HouGarden AVM estimates the property at $670,000, while the latest sale was recorded at $716,500 in April 2024.
With a history of generous contributions to the community, the proceeds from this sale will benefit a Canterbury-based charitable trust for NZ Softball. The property is zoned for top-rated schools such as Heaton Normal Intermediate (Decile 9) and St Albans School (Decile 8), ensuring a quality education for the family. Other nearby schools include Middleton Grange School and Emmanuel Christian School, both at Decile 9.
Conveniently located, the property is a short walk from Edgeware Village, Hagley Park, and the city center. This townhouse offers an open plan living area with indoor/outdoor flow to a sunny courtyard, a single internal access garage, and is fully fenced with low maintenance grounds, making it an ideal choice for first-time homeowners, investors, or those seeking city-fringe living.
Updated on May 01, 2024
Name | Distance | Type | Year | Attribute | Gender | Score | Decile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St Albans School | 1.05 km | Primary | 1-6 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 416 | 8 | |
Heaton Normal Intermediate | 2.08 km | Secondary | 7-8 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 404 | 9 | |
Marian College | 2.45 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Single Sex-Girls | EQI: 434 | 8 | |
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College | 2.56 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 472 | 6 | |
Mairehau High School | 2.72 km | Secondary | 9-15 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 519 | 4 | |
Christchurch Adventist School | 3.05 km | Combined | 1-13 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 438 | 5 | |
Middleton Grange School | 5.47 km | Combined | 1-13 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 406 | 9 | |
Emmanuel Christian School | 5.97 km | Combined | 1-10 | Government | Co-Educational | EQI: 419 | 8 |
Address | Distance | Bed | Bath | Floor area | Sold date | Sold | Data source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0.06 km | 2 | 1 | 70m2 | Year 2024 Month 04 Day 25 | $445,000 | Council approved | |
0.04 km | 2 | 1 | 80m2 | Year 2024 Month 02 Day 21 | $625,000 | Council approved | ||
 | 0.15 km | 4 | 1 | 111m2 | Year 2024 Month 02 Day 01 | $490,000 | Council approved | |
0.03 km | 3 | 2 | 128m2 | Year 2024 Month 01 Day 01 | $820,000 | Council approved | ||
 | 0.08 km | 3 | 1 | -m2 | Year 2023 Month 12 Day 01 | $424,000 | Council approved |