50-year Whitianga waterfront legacy on sale

After more than 50 years in the same family, one of Whitianga’s most prized waterfront addresses is being offered to the market - a front-row harbour position that captures the very essence of coastal New Zealand living.

Tucked at the quiet end of Albert Street, this classic three-bedroom home occupies an expansive 986 square-metre freehold site that stretches right to the water’s edge. From its wide lawn and established gardens, the view opens across Whitianga Harbour in a sweeping 180-degree panorama - a daily show of rising suns, tidal rhythms, and passing boats heading for the open sea.

Bayleys salesperson Bev Calder says the location is simply irreplaceable.

“These absolute-waterfront properties are almost never available, and when they are, they don’t stay on the market long.”

“It’s a site that’s been loved by one family for decades and now offers a new generation the chance to re-imagine it for the next 50 years.”

The single-level home reflects the relaxed character of an earlier era - simple, solid and full of stories. Inside, open living areas spill to a sun-soaked deck and flat lawn that leads straight to the harbour. A weathered jetty still stands proudly in front, hints at summer days spent fishing, launching dinghies, and swimming straight off the bank.

“The vendor’s family spent many summers here, making the most of its prime location. Close to the water, but also just a two-minute walk into town.”

Buyers could choose to restore the original home’s retro charm or design a new contemporary retreat befitting the premium address.

“There’s so many options buyers can explore. The foundations are very much there to make it your own and create your own waterfront legacy.

The property’s combination of freehold land, private waterfront access and unbeatable proximity to town makes it one of Whitianga’s rarest finds.

“You can take a leisurely stroll to cafés, the marina and ferry, yet when you’re home, it feels like your own private sanctuary.”

“It’s a beautiful balance of convenience and calm, the ultimate coastal lifestyle.”

Beloved for its laid-back charm and coastal vibrancy, Whitianga remains one of the Coromandel’s most sought-after seaside destinations. The town offers the perfect mix of everyday convenience and holiday allure, with local amenities all within easy reach, and beaches, fishing grounds, and walking trails just minutes away.

It’s a place where lifestyle and location go hand in hand, and where properties like this are rarely found - or forgotten.

96 Albert Street is for sale via auction at 11am Thursday 20th November 2025.