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Devonport waterfront villas fetch massive $9 million

Two heritage Devonport waterfront villas sold for $9m, ending 137 years of family ownership.

Colleen Hawkes
Last updated: 22 July 2026 | 3 min read
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Two heritage villas on Devonport's Queens Parade have sold for a combined $9 million, ending 137 years of family ownership for one of the homes. A local family purchased the properties for restoration, paying well above their individual $2.85 million RVs.

The large sections offer future development potential. This significant sale coincides with market analysis from Cotality NZ, which indicates the construction sector is recovering, with dwelling consents and building costs on the rise.

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This part of Devonport, like much of the suburb, has a heritage overlay, so the villas won’t be demolished. The buyer intends to restore them “beautifully”. Compared to the neighbouring properties, these two have massive section sizes.

Residents of houses along this road can watch yachts, ferries and ships sail past on the Waitematā Harbour. The Devonport Naval Base is at the end of the street. Photo: HARCOURTS

The veranda on number 28 was enclosed in 1929 to create a porch. Photo: HARCOURTS

Dark timbers frame the window seat in the living room. Photo: HARCOURTS

The original kitchen in number 28 remains, complete with wall-mounted water heater above the bench. Photo: HARCOURTS

The original decorative ceiling in number 27 remains in good condition, as do the very old wallpapers. Photo: HARCOURTS

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