Welcome to our SOLD Ponsonby Market Report magazine
for August/September 2025
Our magazine contains the latest available information regarding property sales in the local area along with details of market trends, stats and tips.
Aucklanders continue to have an almost insatiable appetite for property market intelligence, so each month we will share details of the trends in your area. This is just part of our commitment to continue delivering you the highest level of service.
We’ve been locals for decades so we know the area well. Our goal is to apply this knowledge for you so you’re able to make the most of the opportunity that today’s and tomorrow’s market presents.
Please do not hesitate to contact any of our sales team if you would like more information, we would be delighted to help you with your real estate needs.
Thank you and all the best for the coming month.
Mike Symonds and the Ponsonby team
Ponsonby branch
Level 1, 186 Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby 1011
P 09 376 3039
E ponsonby@barfoot.co.nz barfoot.co.nz/ponsonby
Auckland house prices hold firm through busy July
The start of winter has failed to chill Auckland’s property market, with July sales volumes up just over 9 percent on June’s figures and new listings up more than 14 percent month-on-month.
“This July we sold 957 properties across the Auckland region, which is the highest July sales total for four years. In fact, if you were to ignore the July sales figures for 2020 and 2021, which were unusually high due to falling between Covid lockdowns, this has been our strongest July for almost a decade,” says Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.
“The average sale price for the month of July was $1,100,355. This is around 2.5 percent lower than June’s average sale price, but broadly in line with the average for the first half of the year, which has remained consistent throughout.
“The median sales price for July was $950,000, 3.2 percent lower than June’s median price and 2 percent lower than July 2024, but just ahead of the average for the previous three months.
“More than 46 percent of sales in July were transacted for over $1 million, making this our strongest July for sevenfigure sales since 2021. Activity at the upper end of the market remained strong as we sold 51 properties over $2 million and 16 over $3 million – also our highest volume since 2021.
“Overall, the number of listings on the market has remained relatively consistent since February. With 1,605 new listings placed in July, the total number of homes on the market with Barfoot & Thompson salespeople as of the end of the month was 6,074. While this is below the listings high in March of 6,268, it is nevertheless the most homes we have had on the market in the month of July for more than 10 years.
“Outside of the city, there remains significant interest in the rural and lifestyle markets, with 33 sales accounting for a total sales value of just under $57 million. As was the case with June’s figures, this was the highest total sales value for a July for three years.
“From the city to the suburbs to the countryside, the market continues to offer lots of opportunity for vendors and purchasers with realistic price expectations.”
Peter Thompson Managing Director
Market Share and Figures
Market Leaders
We sell across all price brackets and types of property. This is why people continue to list and sell with Barfoot & Thompson.
Overall Market Share
WITH SELLING AGENCIES MKT SHARES
Over the last 12 months, Barfoot & Thompson sold more than a third of all listed properties in our area.
For the period from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025, we sold 33% of all properties for sale in the area – that’s over 2035 sales made by Barfoot & Thompson!
Monthly sales overview in the local area* (*Recent Sales)
This page shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Suburbs in the Central Region area include Auckland City, Eden Terrace, Ellerslie, Epsom, Freemans Bay, Glen Innes, Glendowie, Grafton, Greenlane, Grey Lynn, Hillsborough, Kingsland, Kohimarama, Lynfield, Mangere Bridge, Meadowbank, Mission Bay, Mt Albert, Mt Eden, Mt Roskill, Mt Wellington, New Windsor, Newmarket, One Tree Hill, Onehunga, Orakei, Panmure, Parnell, Point Chevalier, Point England, Ponsonby, Remuera, Royal Oak, Sandringham, St Heliers, St Johns, St Marys Bay, Stonefields, Three Kings, Wai O Taiki Bay, Waterview & Westmere.
Number of Sales
1st May to 31st July 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Average sale Price
1st May to 31st July 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Figures shown on these pages include information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where sales information was not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies. Totals are cumulative, baselined on the 13th of each month for the available results made in the previous calendar month. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
DIFFERENT WAYS TO SELL
TOP TIPS
When selling your home
You have decided to sell your home, but now you are wondering ‘How’?
At Barfoot & Thompson you have a choice of different methods to best suit you. This month we discuss the main sale methods and different agency types.
Remember we have more information and a range of videos to help you make the very best choice on our website, barfoot.co.nz
barfoot.co.nz/sell/selling-methods
Auction
A real estate auction is a method of selling a property through the process of public negotiation to determine the true market value of the property at that time.
Not only is Barfoot & Thompson Auckland’s largest real estate company, but it is also Auckland’s leading auction house - holding more auctions than any other real estate company. Some benefits of selling by Auction include: You market your home without a price – the sky’s the limit.
You have 3 opportunities to sell your home by auction; a) pre-auction, b) under the hammer or c) post-auction.
There are no additional fees associated with a Barfoot & Thompson Auction so you have nothing to lose.
An Auction sale is unconditional, you know your settlement date and how much you have sold for when the hammer falls.
We have a team of seven auctioneers that do auctions - and only auctions. They’re not part-time sales people or managers. That means when you sell your house through a Barfoot & Thompson auction, you’ve got the most dedicated and experienced team possible working for you.
Tender
When selling by Tender, your home is sold by way of confidential offers that buyers make by a set deadline.
Offers are opened at the same time in the presence of a Barfoot & Thompson Manager or Auctioneer and you have five working days from the Tender Date to decide if you will accept an offer. You have the right to negotiate with just one of the buyers and once accepted, the buyer is bound by the terms and conditions of the Tender document.
While any property can be sold by tender, it is particularly suitable for:
- Properties where a number of parties must be consulted, for example, properties owned by a family trust or deceased estate.
- Properties where potential customers would expect to have to do due diligence before submitting an offer, for example, properties with strong development potential.
Promotion
Your home is offered to the market at a fixed price that you determine or by negotiation.
Potential buyers can make offers for you to consider, these offers are usually conditional on various factors the buyer needs to investigate such as finance, builders report, council Lim report contents etc.
Your Barfoot & Thompson Salesperson will assist with negotiations and represents your interests throughout the process.
Sole vs. General Agency
If you have a sole agency agreement, then only the real estate company named on the agreement can do real estate agency work (i.e. market and sell) on the property identified in the agreement. This type of agreement encourages the agency to work harder on your behalf.
If you sign a sole agency agreement, you should not sign up to another agent, as you may have to pay commission for both.
A general agency allows a number of real estate companies to do real estate work for the same property, at the same time.
If you sign a general agency agreement with more than one agency, you would only pay commission to the agency which succeeds in selling your property.
With this type of agreement, every agent has the listing but nobody has responsibility of selling the property.
Why list as a sole agency versus a general agency? There is an obligation placed on the salesperson to provide a sale, which encourages them to work harder for it.
Want more tips on how to decide the best way to sell your property?
In this video, our salespeople share their top tips on how to decide what method of sale is right for your home.
View on youtube, visit our website barfoot.co.nz or feel free to drop in at a branch for more information about our sale methods.
Our salespeople have all the experience you need and are happy to provide you with more advice and information.
Feel free to drop in at a branch, call, or contact us online.
With Barfoot & Thompson, not only do you have the strength of Auckland’s largest and most trusted real estate company behind you, you also have 1,700+ salespeople working for you.
Recent Sales
The following pages show a summary of sales Ponsonby (inc. Herne Bay & St Mary’s Bay), Grey Lynn, Westmere and Point Chevalier made by all selling agencies during July 2025.
Our sales data includes information submitted by the selling agency and may include some private sales. Where details of a particular sale may not have been able to be fully verified, it may be omitted from our reports.
Please do not hesitate to contact any of our sales team if you would like more information, we would be delighted to help you with your real estate needs.
Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. Land and floor sizes are approximate, sourced from REINZ, Auckland Council or other public sources and may contain inaccuracies. Barfoot & Thompson Limited (REA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Ponsonby Area
94 Clarence Street
51 John Street
72 O’Neill Street
20 Summer Street
$1,880,000
8/19 Vine Street
This publication shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where data is not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies shown in this report. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REAA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Grey Lynn
12/8 Burgoyne Street
$875,000
66 Crummer Road
$1,920,000
2E/2
Dickens Street
12 Grosvenor Street
$3,275,000
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Hakanoa Street
29 Keppell Street
$1,282,500
207/12 MacKelvie Street
$665,000
10/5 Millais Street
20 Rose Road
12 Sefton Avenue
4/12A Vinegar Lane
$1,135,000
Point Chevalier
5/28 Alberta Street
$1,010,000
1066 Great North Road
$1,200,000
1/11 Huia Road $1,240,000
2/11 Huia Road $1,170,000
5/11 Huia Road $1,150,000
6/11 Huia Road
$1,150,000
9D Huia Road
$1,370,000
1 Oliver Street
$2,150,000
298 Point Chevalier Road
$2,225,000
17 Rama Road
$2,128,000 $2,175,000 CV
22 Seacombe Road
$2,450,000
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This publication shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where data is not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies shown in this report. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REAA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Westmere
39 Chester Avenue
$1,710,000 $2,100,000 CV
3/5 Larchwood Avenue
$1,173,000 $1,175,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease
21 Lemington Road
$2,320,000
53C Regina Street
$2,800,000 $3,100,000 CV
53D Regina Street
$2,900,000 $3,000,000 CV
26A William Denny Avenue
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$2,250,000 $2,350,000 CV Land Size Sale price 193 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 179
This publication shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where data is not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies shown in this report. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REAA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Meet the Team
Mike Symonds
Branch Manager 021 330 307
Mike Symonds is the manager of the Barfoot & Thompson Ponsonby and Wynyard Quarter branches.
The combined branches have a team of approximately 32 highly motivated, experienced salespeople, a fantastic property management team, together with a dedicated customer service manager, all of whom have a wealth of local knowledge and real estate expertise. Our primary aim is to match our clients with the right customers and ultimately achieve the all important “SOLD” sign. More than any other company Barfoot & Thompson understands the area and has a large share of the local market.
We pride ourselves on our client and customer referrals due to our unparalleled professional service and dedication to achieving a great result.
As part of the Barfoot & Thompson network we have immediate access to over 77 branches and more than 1,800+ salespeople covering the greater Auckland and Northland area, as well as the Barfoot & Thompson website, www.barfoot.co.nz, which provides exposure to property listings 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We pride ourselves on being one of the most technologically sophisticated real estate agencies, with an advanced computer system managing listings and providing the latest information on market trends, finance and customers.
Prior to managing the Ponsonby and Wynyard Quarter branches, Mike managed other real estate offices specilising in both residential, lifestlye and commercial property and has extensive experience in selling and leasing commercial property for Barfoot & Thompson City branch . Mike combines this knowledge and experience to help assist the branch and provide a superior service to his team, clients and customers.
If you’re thinking of selling, feel free to phone or call in and see us. Our experienced staff will be happy to guide you through the process looking at cost-effective marketing solutions to sell your property for the best price. Call me anytime, or email me at msymonds@barfoot.co.nz
Property Management team
Maureen Kan
Residential Sales team
Nikki Boddé 021 730 662
David Dowse 0274 993 319
Philip Burley 021 660 766
Kerry Cattrall 027 299 3999
Lynn Gore 0274 734 500
Howie John 022 530 2007
Rosanne Madsen 021 545 183
Rick Thevenard 027 448 1888
Sherryl Jones 021 122 3651
Matt O’Brien 021 687 866
Carl Watkins 021 424 736
Heather Hannah 021 762 260
Jan Klee 0274 99 5244
Felicity Scott 0274 522241
Wayne Wilkie 022 455 8180
Clennah Chan 027 449 7136
Luke Dallow 027 291 0476
Gabrielle Hoffmann 021 021 66611
James MacDonald 021 076 1450
Layne Stephens 0274 505 228
Victoria Williams 021 678 884
Nicola Hunt 021 303 180
Carl Madsen 021 953 152
Ashley Tait 021 325 009
Level 1, 186 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland
Residential Sales 09 376 3039
Property Management 09 376 4819
Email ponsonby@barfoot.co.nz
barfoot.co.nz/ponsonby