Listed: Mon, 6 Jul

Large home in sought after location

47 Balgay Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch City, Canterbury

Enquiries over $915,000

6+ Beds
2 Baths
1 Living area
130m² Floor
658m² Land

Other Features

1 Separate toilet
2 Garage parking
6+ Off-street parking

Attribute	Value
Property type	House
Capital value (CV)	$830,000
In the area	Bush Inn Shopping Centre within walking distance Close to Uni
Broadband in the area	Fibre, ADSL, Satellite, VDSL, Wireless

Set on a generous 658m² freehold section, this 1940s home offers a rare combination of character, space, and flexibility in one of Christchurch's most sought-after pockets.

The main dwelling features four bedrooms with two adjoining living areas — ideal for separate dining/study and lounge spaces — along with a main bathroom, separate w/c, and a second toilet and shower off the laundry.

Adding further versatility, two exterior studio rooms adjoin the garage, perfect for a home office, teenagers' retreat, or extra income potential.

Currently tenanted - to early Dec 2026.

Open home times

No times scheduled

Local Schools

IN ZONE Ilam School
66 Ilam Road
178 m
Contributing (Primary), State, 400 enrolled
IN ZONE Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
260 Riccarton Road
492 m
Intermediate (Intermediate), State, 258 enrolled
IN ZONE St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
10 Puriri Street
942 m
Full Primary (Primary & Intermediate), State : Integrated, 168 enrolled

IN ZONE Middleton Grange School
30 Acacia Avenue
1 km
Composite (Year 1-13) (Primary, Intermediate & Secondary), State : Integrated, 1376 enrolled
IN ZONE Villa Maria College
21 Peer Street
1.1 km
Secondary (Year 7-13) (Intermediate & Secondary), State : Integrated, 824 enrolled
IN ZONE Riccarton High School
31 Vicki Street
1.5 km
Secondary (Year 9-13) (Secondary), State, 1130 enrolled
IN ZONE St Thomas Of Canterbury College
69 Middlepark Road
2.1 km
Secondary (Year 7-13) (Intermediate & Secondary), State : Integrated, 703 enrolled
IN ZONE Te Puna Wai O Waipapa - Hagley College
510 Hagley Avenue
3.6 km
Secondary (Year 9-13) (Secondary), State, 2120 enrolled
IN ZONE Christchurch Adventist School
15 Grants Road
4 km
Composite (Year 1-13) (Primary, Intermediate & Secondary), State : Integrated, 266 enrolled
UNZONED Medbury Preparatory School
109 Clyde Road
941 m
Full Primary (Primary & Intermediate), Private : Fully Registered, 395 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE Tūora Fendalton School
168 Clyde Road
1.5 km
Contributing (Primary), State, 417 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE Christchurch Boys' High School
71 Straven Road
1.5 km
Secondary (Year 9-13) (Secondary), State, 1420 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
1 English Street
1.5 km
Full Primary (Primary & Intermediate), State, 353 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE Wharenui School
Matipo Street
1.6 km
Full Primary (Primary & Intermediate), State, 456 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE Tuia Burnside Primary School
96 Memorial Avenue
1.7 km
Contributing (Primary), State, 313 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
55 Avonhead Road
1.8 km
Full Primary (Primary & Intermediate), State, 589 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
257 Waimairi Road
1.9 km
Full Primary (Primary & Intermediate), State, 462 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE Burnside High School
151 Greers Road
2.3 km
Secondary (Year 9-13) (Secondary), State, 2597 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura O Hine Waiora
10 Matai Street
2.5 km
Secondary (Year 9-13) (Secondary), State, 1306 enrolled
UNZONED Rangi Ruru Girls' School
59 Hewitts Road
3.2 km
Secondary (Year 7-13) (Intermediate & Secondary), Private : Fully Registered, 701 enrolled
OUT OF ZONE Hillmorton High School
Tankerville Road
3.5 km
Secondary (Year 7-13) (Intermediate & Secondary), State, 1404 enrolled

While we've done our best to correctly list schools in this location, school zone information may not be exact, so please double check with the school.