What school zones is this property in?

State school zoning covers primary through secondary years, including Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara and Burnside High School. The address is also within the enrolment areas of state-integrated Villa Maria College and St Thomas of Canterbury College, where enrolment requires meeting preference criteria. Nearby private schooling options include Medbury Preparatory School and St Andrew's College.

What have nearby properties sold for recently?

Over the past 6 months, 6 comparable properties were sold nearby, with a median sale price of $969,000. Sale prices ranged between $750,000 and $1,347,500 across these 3- and 4-bedroom freehold homes.

What is the sales history of this property?

The property last sold in July 2019 for $392,000 and has been held for about 7 years before being relisted in November 2026. Available records also show an earlier freehold transaction in February 1997 for $155,000.

What are the CV and land details?

The property's 2025 government CV is $670,000, up about 9% from 2022, with land value accounting for $540,000. It is a freehold residential dwelling situated on a level site in the Residential Suburban zone, constructed in the 1970s with timber walls and an aluminium roof.

What transport and amenities are nearby?

Everyday recreation is within walking distance, with Crosbie Park and Brigadoon Reserve reachable in about 4 to 6 minutes on foot. Avonhead Shopping Mall is around an 8-minute walk away, while several wider shopping and campus amenities sit within 2.5 kilometres.

What is the neighbourhood like?

The Withells Road neighbourhood has a median CV of $690,000, with almost all properties sitting in the $500,000 to $1,000,000 bracket. The area is predominantly made up of 3-bedroom homes, with Freehold being the most common tenure alongside cross-lease and unit-title properties.

Exterior - 145 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, Canterbury

Living room - 145 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, Canterbury

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145 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, Canterbury

CV$670K

3Beds

1Baths

100m²Floor area

Key Facts

Type of titleFreehold

Property TypeResidential - Dwelling

Land area639m²

Floor area100m²

Decade of construction1973

Parking3

ConstructionExternal Walls: Wood Roof: Aluminium

Building ConditionExternal Walls: Average Roof: Average

ZoningResidential Suburban

Time on the marketYesterday

Avonhead 3 Bedroom Christmas Cracker with Surprise Potential

HouseListed YesterdayTop School Zone

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The location and price bracket alone make this an obvious winner, but there is so much more to love about this charming, tidy, 1970's home.

Offering three bedrooms and an expansive, sunny 639sqm TC1 zoned site, it's an affordable opportunity for first home buyers, investors or those with an eye for potential. Add value, unleash your creative juices and reap the rewards.

The owners have already completed some valuable improvements including roof, kitchen, bathroom and toilet, plus flooring and painting, making this a comfortable and practical home from day one. A heat pump keeps the spacious lounge cosy in winter while under tile heating in the kitchen, laundry and bathroom adds a welcome touch of luxury.

Summer entertaining is a breeze. Fire up the barbecue in the sheltered paved area off the kitchen and dining room, while keeping an eye on kids playing on the sweeping lawn. All three double bedrooms are generous in size with built-in wardrobes. A large, freestanding single garage provides additional storage and the fully fenced level lawn is easy to maintain with plenty of room for children, pets and future landscaping ideas.

Handy to Christchurch Airport, Avonhead Shopping Centre, plus other shops, amenities and public transport this home is also zoned for Burnside High School and Merrin School.

Don't miss your chance to unwrap this Christmas Cracker and add your own special touch!

The owners have already relocated away from Christchurch and need to sell. They are realistic sellers, keen to meet the market and offer early settlement if required.

Property highlights

639sqm Freehold TC1 Section
639sqm freehold parcel, TC1 land category, level contour, fully fenced lawn.
Renovated Kitchen and Wet Areas
Updated roof, kitchen, bathroom, and toilet, plus fresh paint, new flooring, and under-tile heating.
Avonhead Amenities and Transport
Handy to Avonhead Shopping Centre, Christchurch Airport, local shops, and public transport.
Sheltered Paved Entertaining Area
Sheltered paved barbecue area off kitchen and dining, heat pump in lounge, detached single garage.