8 groups of buyers battle it out, with the hammer falling in 3 minutes! Scarcity of quality family homes intensifies competition
Stylish modern Greenhithe family home sells at auction for $1,705,000
This morning at Barfoot & Thompson’s North Shore auction rooms, a modern family home at 19 Huntington Park Drive, Greenhithe fetched NZ$1,705,000 at auction, exceeding its 2021 CV by NZ$80,000。
Listed by Alex Kou of Barfoot & Thompson’s Devonport branch, the property occupies a 545 square metre section，and has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Situated on one of Greenhithe’s most sought-after streets, it attracted considerable buyer interest. According to Alex, around 80 groups viewed the property during its marketing campaign, the vast majority being families buying a home to live in.
At the auction, at least 8 groups of buyers took part in the bidding. The auction rooms were packed and buzzing with activity. Bidding opened at $1,400,000, and when it reached $1,445,000, one group suddenly raised the bid by $200,000 to $1,650,000. The auction accelerated like a roller coaster, surging ahead, with the property quickly declared on the market at $1,670,000, before ultimately selling under the hammer for $1,705,000。
East Auckland family home on a large section
Sold at auction$1,711,000
This Tuesday, a family home on a large section at 12 Mohill Place, East Tamaki Heights fetched NZ$1,711,000 at auction, exceeding its 2021 CV by NZ$161,000。
Listed by Robin Liu of Barfoot & Thompson’s Howick branch and Sarah Kemp of its Pukekohe branch, the property occupies a 752 square metre section，and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It enjoys an excellent location within walking distance of the Botany shopping precinct, with quality state schools including Point View School, Somerville Intermediate and Botany Downs Secondary College.
Bidding opened at $1,000,000, and within minutes buyers had bid the property up to$1,625,000, when it was declared on the market, triggering another round of competition before it ultimately sold for $1,711,000。
Near-new brick-and-tile home in Greenhithe
Sold at auction$1,785,000
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This Wednesday, a single-storey brick-and-tile home at 5E Olwyn Place, Greenhithe fetched NZ$1,785,000 at auction, exceeding its 2021 CV by NZ$160,000。
This one-year-old property was listed by Sarah Benbow and Annie Yong-Mewburn of Barfoot & Thompson’s Greenhithe branch. Built by GJ Gardner Homes, it occupies a 617 square metre section，and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with the grounds featuring a temperature-controlled swimming pool。
Modern family home in Albany
Sold at auction$1,720,000
This morning, a modern family home at 38 Bur Oak Terrace, Albany fetched NZ$1,720,000 at auction, roughly matching its 2021 CV of $1,725,000.
Listed by Emma Zhang of Barfoot & Thompson’s Browns Bay branch, the property occupies a 526 square metre section，and has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It is conveniently located near private schools and the Albany shopping precinct.
