What school zones is this property in?

School zoning covers all year levels from primary through secondary, anchored by Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai for Year 1 to 8 and Rangiora High School for senior students. The address also falls within the zone for composite options including Rangiora New Life School and Christchurch Adventist School.

What have nearby properties sold for recently?

In the past 6 months, 4 comparable freehold properties were recorded sold in the surrounding area. The median sale price was $573,750, with transactions ranging from $195,652 to $810,000.

What is the sales history of this property?

The property was most recently relisted in September 2026, following prior listings in December 2025 and April 2022. Its earliest record on the platform dates back to a listing in November 2018 at $240,000.

What are the CV and land details?

The property has a 2025 government CV of $465,000, with land value accounting for $210,000. It sits on a 619m² level freehold site under Residential 1 zoning, featuring a 1940s dwelling with timber walls and an iron roof.

What transport and amenities are nearby?

Local community facilities are a short drive away, including Leithfield Community Library at 2.43km and Coulbeck Reserve Playground at 2.56km. Other nearby amenities within around 2.5km include Waimak Classic Cars and local places of worship.

What is the neighbourhood like?

Penfold Square features a median CV of $425,000, with local property values predominantly sitting under $500,000. The street is made up of freehold homes, predominantly comprised of 2- and 3-bedroom layouts.

Others - 16 Penfold Square, Leithfield Beach, Leithfield, Canterbury

16 Penfold Square, Leithfield Beach, Leithfield, Canterbury, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, House

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16 Penfold Square, Leithfield Beach, Leithfield, Canterbury

Estimate$486K

3Beds

1Baths

Key Facts

Type of titleFreehold

Property TypeResidential - Dwelling

Land area619m²

Floor area75m²

Decade of construction1940

Parking1

ConstructionExternal Walls: Wood Roof: Iron

Building ConditionExternal Walls: Average Roof: Average

ZoningResidential 1

Time on the market50 days

Leithfield 3 Bedroom Sunny Beach Cottage

HouseListed on Fri Sep 11Top School Zone

This cottage fits perfectly into its laid-back seaside picturesque setting. Welcoming and secure, this property has all the essentials for a relaxed beach lifestyle. The features are numerous and include a good size section which is well fenced for pets and privacy, also the generous partially covered hardwood deck is a real sun trap. There's plenty of off-street parking with room for a sleepout/studio, camper, boat, or extra vehicles, plus a few handy sheds for all the beach gear, tools, and toys.

Inside, the home has a bright northwest-facing living and dining area, both with French doors out to the deck. The kitchen includes a walk-in pantry and utility space and the log burner with wetback and a heat pump keep things cosy in the cooler months. There are three bedrooms (two doubles with double glazing and a small single), and a tiled shower. There is also a single garage, plus the lockup shed has a concrete floor and window.

Situated by an established reserve and surrounded in bird song and sounds of the sea; here is your opportunity to make the most of all this rural coastal area, offering Community, the wonderful Leithfield Primary School, Amberley with all the essential amenities and an easy commute to Christchurch.

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Property highlights

619sqm Freehold Coastal Section
Level 619sqm section, fully fenced for privacy, single garage, and lockup shed with concrete floor.
Sunny Cottage Living and Deck
Northwest-facing living and dining with French doors, covered hardwood deck, and log burner with wetback.
Reserve Border in Leithfield Beach
Bordering established reserve, close to seaside, Amberley amenities, easy Christchurch commute.