Property listing ID: 4112510
This property offers a high-density development footprint combined with an existing, character-filled assembly space. Formerly utilised as a Buffalo Lodge (RAOB Hall), 1793A Great North Road provides a clear dual-pathway for residential developers, land-bankers, or community and faith-based organisations looking to secure a permanent footprint in a well-connected suburb. Option 1 - residential development (984m² site in THAB zone) for developers looking to build on a primary transport corridor: • Zoned Residential - Terraced Housing and Apartment Buildings (THAB), the highest-density purely residential category under the Auckland Unitary Plan • A standard height limit of up to 16 metres (typically four to five storeys) allows for substantial vertical development • Favourable development parameters including 50% maximum building coverage and 70% maximum impervious area. Total unit yield is determined by design merit rather than rigid numerical density caps • The existing hall structure offers potential utilisation or lease opportunities while resource and building consents are finalised Option 2 - community and faith organisations (350m² existing hall) for groups seeking a dedicated, established facility: • Constructed in the late 1950s, the wide-span community hall structure provides an open-plan layout well-suited for worship, fellowship, and large meetings • Positioned directly on an arterial road, the site offers the prominent visibility and public transport access typically required for community facility consenting • Purchasing this site secures a substantial asset underpinned by high-density residential zoning, protecting the organisation's long-term capital Avondale is a key focus area under Auckland Council’s urban regeneration programme. Ongoing local investment includes the new Te Hono library and community hub, alongside several master-planned housing projects. Located within 10 kilometres of the CBD, the property has direct access to the Northwestern Motorway (SH16) and the Waterview Connection (SH20). High-frequency bus routes run past the front boundary, and Avondale train station is a short walk away. The site sits in proximity to the Avondale town centre, local supermarkets, recreational parks, and established schools including Avondale College. For more information, please contact the listing agents.
Listed by Barfoot & Thompson , Colin Stewart (City Commercial) , Matt O'Rourke (Grey Lynn)