Welcome to our SOLD Ponsonby Market Report magazine
for October/November 2025
Our magazine contains the latest available information regarding property sales in the local area along with details of market trends, stats and tips.
Aucklanders continue to have an almost insatiable appetite for property market intelligence, so each month we will share details of the trends in your area. This is just part of our commitment to continue delivering you the highest level of service.
We’ve been locals for decades so we know the area well. Our goal is to apply this knowledge for you so you’re able to make the most of the opportunity that today’s and tomorrow’s market presents.
Please do not hesitate to contact any of our sales team if you would like more information, we would be delighted to help you with your real estate needs.
Thank you and all the best for the coming month.
Mike Symonds and the Ponsonby team
Ponsonby branch
Level 1, 186 Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby 1011
P 09 376 3039
E ponsonby@barfoot.co.nz barfoot.co.nz/ponsonby
Spring brings burst of buying activity to Auckland house market
The start of spring has seen committed buyers re-enter the Auckland residential property market with sales for September being their highest in the month for four years.
“It was a great start to the spring buying season,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.
“Buyers were committed, and there was a general feeling that now was the time to act before prices started to increase.
“We sold 1,032 homes in the month, a 13.8 percent increase over the number we have sold on average over the previous three months.
“It is the first time we have sold more than 1,000 homes in the month of September for four years and is only 60 homes less than we sold during September 2020 when the market was heading towards its peak.
“Buyers were conscious that prices have remained stable since the start of the year and that this settled pattern may not last for much longer.
“The median sales price for the month was $930,000, the lowest it has been for four months, down 2.1 percent on August’s price while the average price was $1,089,686, down 0.8 percent on that a month previously.
“A positive aspect about the month’s prices is that the average price was 0.8 percent higher than its equivalent in September last year and the median price was only 0.5 percent lower than its equivalent last year.
“The four-year trend, when the monthly median and average prices failed to reach the previous year’s equivalent, may be ending.
“Property in the under $750,000 price category continued to sell well in September, accounting for 26.5 percent (or 273) of all the homes we sold in the month. Homes in this price category are proving particularly appealing to firsttime buyers and investors.
“A combination of new builds and existing homes saw new listings for the month reach 1,781, which was excellent for early spring and brought the end-of-month stock level to 5,775.
“September was a quiet month for sales in the above $3 million price category, with 12 sales.
“The spring effect was also felt in the rural and lifestyle market with September sales reaching $73 million, the highest September sales for five years and our second highest monthly sales figure this year.”
Peter Thompson Managing Director
Market Share and Figures
Market Leaders
We sell across all price brackets and types of property. This is why people continue to list and sell with Barfoot & Thompson.
Overall Market Share
Over the last 12 months, Barfoot & Thompson sold more than a third of all listed properties in our area.
WITH SELLING AGENCIES MKT SHARES
For the period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025, we sold 33% of all properties for sale in the area –that’s over 2050 sales made by Barfoot & Thompson!
Monthly sales overview in the local area* (*Recent Sales)
This page shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Suburbs in the Central Region area include Auckland City, Eden Terrace, Ellerslie, Epsom, Freemans Bay, Glen Innes, Glendowie, Grafton, Greenlane, Grey Lynn, Hillsborough, Kingsland, Kohimarama, Lynfield, Mangere Bridge, Meadowbank, Mission Bay, Mt Albert, Mt Eden, Mt Roskill, Mt Wellington, New Windsor, Newmarket, One Tree Hill, Onehunga, Orakei, Panmure, Parnell, Point Chevalier, Point England, Ponsonby, Remuera, Royal Oak, Sandringham, St Heliers, St Johns, St Marys Bay, Stonefields, Three Kings, Wai O Taiki Bay, Waterview & Westmere.
Number of Sales
1st July to 30th September 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Average sale Price
1st July to 30th September 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Figures shown on these pages include information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where sales information was not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies. Totals are cumulative, baselined on the 13th of each month for the available results made in the previous calendar month. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
READY, SET, OPEN HOME!
TOP TIPS
Why working with Barfoot & Thompson can help sell your home.
Congratulations! you’re on the market...
In our recent editions we have discussed getting ready to sell, different sale methods and the marketing tools we use for your campaign. This month, we explore what to expect from an Open Home.
Remember we have more information and a range of videos to help you make the very best choices on our website, barfoot.co.nz barfoot.co.nz/sell/selling-guide
Open Home Schedule
During the first week of your campaign, we will introduce your property to our colleagues from Barfoot & Thompson. Internally, we call this a ‘caravan’ – our Salespeople will view your home on the Tuesday morning before the first open home. Your listing agent will confirm times with you and the caravan will include agents from surrounding branches. Our Salespeople will visit to familiarise themselves with your property, so they know more about your home and can then contact their own personal databases of potential purchasers. This is an important first step to maximise exposure in the market and ensures that the Barfoot & Thompson team are working hard for you. Your Salesperson will have most likely set an Open Home calendar with you when they listed your property. Open Homes are generally held on the weekend, on some
Preparing for an Open Home
occasions they may be supplemented by mid-week times or special viewings. We usually run an Open Home for a period of 30 minutes, but your agent will arrive a little earlier to set up and will stay until the last visitor has left. We try not to turn anyone away, so would recommend planning to be out of the house for at least an hour during the viewing times.
To prepare for the inspections we recommend you open some windows to air the house out and perform a thorough clean, tidying away everyday objects and children’s toys where applicable. If you have pets, try to keep them outdoors for a period of time before inspections start and if possible take them with you when you leave the house – some people are afraid of dogs/allergic to cats so it is best if you can minimise any of these potential problems.
Put the heating on in winter and cool air in summer if you have it so your home is a comfortable temperature when people walk in. The lights should also be on, even in summer - it helps that all the rooms are the same brightness.
During Open Home
While you are away your agent will greet all visitors at the main entrance and take note of their name, phone number and email where possible. We do not let anyone enter your home without at least getting a phone number from them. Visitors are left to walk freely through your home but our agents will always greet them again before they leave and answer any questions they might have.
We stay alert throughout the open home but it is recommended that any ornaments or belongings of sentimental or monetary value are put away for safe keeping prior to the Open Home.
At the end of the Open Home your agent will lock all doors and windows, turn off the lights and send you a quick text or call you to let you know they are leaving.
Open Home Follow Up
When Open Homes have finished for the day your agent will call back all the visitors and document any important feedback or comments for you. In the following days your Salesperson will prepare feedback from them to discuss with you either by phone, email or in person, at which time you can ask any questions you might have.
Our Salespeople have all the experience you need and can provide you with more advice and information.
When you choose Barfoot & Thompson, our track record, selling power and industry knowledge brings the experience needed to achieve outstanding results.
More tips on how to prepare for open homes
We have a range of videos on our website with tips from our Salespeople about how you can get your home ready and impress potential buyers.
Get all the information about how to get your property in perfect shape for Open Home day. View on youtube, drop into a branch, or visit our website barfoot.co.nz
Recent Sales
The following pages show a summary of sales Ponsonby (inc. Herne Bay & St Mary’s Bay), Grey Lynn, Westmere and Point Chevalier made by all selling agencies during September 2025. Our sales data includes information submitted by the selling agency and may include some private sales. Where details of a particular sale may not have been able to be fully verified, it may be omitted from our reports.
Please do not hesitate to contact any of our sales team if you would like more information, we would be delighted to help you with your real estate needs.
Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. Land and floor sizes are approximate, sourced from REINZ, Auckland Council or other public sources and may contain inaccuracies. Barfoot & Thompson Limited (REA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Ponsonby Area
19 Bayfield Road $2,725,000
3/16
Blake Street
$2,760,000
204/43 Brown
$1,185,000
27 Clifton Road $5,800,000
Street
8 Douglas Street
5G Harbour Street $1,223,000
51 Islington Street
$2,400,000
72 Lincoln Street
27 London Street
$2,800,000 $3,325,000
27 Melford Street
$2,550,000
1 Mira Street
$2,050,000 $2,050,000 CV
16 Moira Street
$1,740,000 $1,825,000 CV
45 Pompallier Terrace
$1,980,000 $1,750,000
54 Sarsfield Street
$1,711,000
1/101 Shelly Beach Road
$1,150,000
10
Vine Street
$3,140,000
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This publication shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where data is not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies shown in this report. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REAA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Grey Lynn
1/6R Burgoyne Street
$520,000
14 Millais Street
$2,160,000
$2,550,000
202/70 Ponsonby Road
$342,000
25/386 Richmond Road
$1,050,000
2/80N Richmond Road
$573,000
4/36 Scanlan Street
$950,000
8 Schofield Street
$4,575,000
6 Sherwood Avenue
$2,300,000 $2,600,000
102/54 Surrey Crescent
$1,275,000 $1,500,000
27 Wellpark Avenue
$1,850,000
53B Wellpark Avenue
$3,766,000
10/24 Westmoreland Street West
$1,040,000 $990,000
This publication shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where data is not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies shown in this report. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REAA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Point Chevalier
53E Alberta Street
$1,175,000
52 Huia Road
$2,945,000
9B Huia Road
$1,240,000
2 Maryland Street
$1,655,000
34 Moa Road
$1,860,000
432 Point Chevalier Road
$2,490,900
27 Saint Michaels Avenue
$2,780,000
1/43 Saint Michaels Avenue $2,845,000
2/10 Walker Road
$630,000
64 Walker Road
$2,870,000 $2,850,000 CV Land Size Sale price 723 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 223
1/95 Walker Road
$880,000 n/a CV Land Size Sale price 91 Bedrooms 3 Floor size 77
Lot 3-8/98 Walker Road
$5,415,000 n/a CV Land Size Sale price n/a Bedrooms 3 Floor size n/a
102 Walmer Road
$2,000,000 $1,800,000 CV Land Size Sale price 624 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 166
13E Walmer Road
$1,640,000 $1,550,000 CV Land Size Sale price 149
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This publication shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where data is not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies shown in this report. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REAA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
15 Savage Street
$955,000
47 Warwick Avenue
This publication shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where data is not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies shown in this report. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REAA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Meet the Team
Mike Symonds
Branch Manager 021 330 307
Mike Symonds is the manager of the Barfoot & Thompson Ponsonby and Wynyard Quarter branches.
The combined branches have a team of approximately 32 highly motivated, experienced salespeople, a fantastic property management team, together with a dedicated customer service manager, all of whom have a wealth of local knowledge and real estate expertise. Our primary aim is to match our clients with the right customers and ultimately achieve the all important “SOLD” sign. More than any other company Barfoot & Thompson understands the area and has a large share of the local market.
We pride ourselves on our client and customer referrals due to our unparalleled professional service and dedication to achieving a great result.
As part of the Barfoot & Thompson network we have immediate access to over 77 branches and more than 1,800+ salespeople covering the greater Auckland and Northland area, as well as the Barfoot & Thompson website, www.barfoot.co.nz, which provides exposure to property listings 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We pride ourselves on being one of the most technologically sophisticated real estate agencies, with an advanced computer system managing listings and providing the latest information on market trends, finance and customers.
Prior to managing the Ponsonby and Wynyard Quarter branches, Mike managed other real estate offices specilising in both residential, lifestlye and commercial property and has extensive experience in selling and leasing commercial property for Barfoot & Thompson City branch . Mike combines this knowledge and experience to help assist the branch and provide a superior service to his team, clients and customers.
If you’re thinking of selling, feel free to phone or call in and see us. Our experienced staff will be happy to guide you through the process looking at cost-effective marketing solutions to sell your property for the best price. Call me anytime, or email me at msymonds@barfoot.co.nz
Property Management team
Maureen Kan
Residential Sales team
Nikki Boddé 021 730 662
David Dowse 0274 993 319
Philip Burley 021 660 766
Kerry Cattrall 027 299 3999
Lynn Gore 0274 734 500
Sherryl Jones 021 122 3651
Matt O’Brien 021 687 866
Carl Watkins 021 424 736
Jan Klee 0274 99 5244
Felicity Scott 0274 522241
Wayne Wilkie 022 455 8180
Gabrielle Hoffmann 021 021 66611
James MacDonald 021 076 1450
Layne Stephens 0274 505 228
Clennah Chan 027 449 7136
Nicola Hunt 021 303 180
Carl Madsen 021 953 152
Ashley Tait 021 325 009
Luke Dallow 027 291 0476
Howie John 022 530 2007
Rosanne Madsen 021 545 183
Rick Thevenard 027 448 1888
Level 1, 186 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland
Residential Sales 09 376 3039
Property Management 09 376 4819
Email ponsonby@barfoot.co.nz
barfoot.co.nz/ponsonby