Instructions are clear - 490 Hastings Street must be sold on or before 13 May. The vendors have made their decision, and the deadline is set. This is a genuine opportunity for buyers who have been waiting for motivated sellers and a property worth acting on.
There are properties you buy because they make sense on paper, and then there are properties you buy because they make you feel something. 490 Hastings Street is the latter - but it also stacks up where it matters.
Part of a boutique block of four and unassuming from the street, this two-storey freehold home sits on Hastings Street with the kind of architectural character that stops people mid-stride. The 1930s bones are all here - high studs, clean lines, a real sense of substance. What you're walking into, however, has been completely renovated and earthquake-strengthened in 2017. History without the headaches. The CBD and beachfront are both an easy walk from your front door.
The layout is open-plan, intuitive and generous. Three bedrooms occupy the upper level: a large primary with walk-in wardrobe, a comfortable double, and a third that works equally well as a bedroom, home office or guest room. Two bathrooms, a modern kitchen, gas fireplace, partial double glazing, and a separate laundry complete a home that asks very little while delivering a great deal. The private rear courtyard offers genuine outdoor living without the maintenance of a larger section, while dual access adds flexibility you will value.
No body corporate fees. No shared costs. A freehold title in one of Napier's most walkable and tightly held locations.
For the investor, the short-stay numbers here demand attention. Properties of this calibre, in this location, consistently attract both leisure and corporate guests. For the owner-occupier, this is a home that rarely becomes available - and one you will not want to miss.
Auction day is your deadline. Delay, and you may miss it. Building report available.
Auction to be held at Ray White, 60 Prebensen Drive, Napier at 12:00 pm, Wednesday 13th May 2026 (Unless Sold Prior).
