Palmerston North, New Zealand

Palmerston North houses: Manawatū prices and overseas-buyer rules

157 homes and apartments for sale in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Properties for sale in Palmerston North

24 properties shown

A smart move in Kelvin GroveHouse

NZ$665,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 1 ba 140 m²
Well-priced home in quiet Kelvin Grove cul-de-sacHouse

NZ$558,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 1 ba 99 m²
Sharp design and effortless liveabilityHouse

NZ$939,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 1 ba 210 m²
Girls and Boys High zonedHouse

NZ$829,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 2 ba 260 m²
Just right in every way!

NZ$1,079,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 1 ba 199 m²
Resource-Consented Development in Prime LocationHouse

NZ$525,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 1 ba 137 m²
A grand character home on 1,299m2House

NZ$900,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 1 ba 234 m²
School zoned, superb homeHouse

NZ$799,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 1 ba 137 m²
FANTASTIC LOCATION NEAR HOKOWHITUHouse

NZ$595,000

Palmerston North City

2 bd 1 ba 113 m²
Modern Character - architecturally designedHouse

NZ$1,590,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 2 ba 384 m²
Solid, Comfortable, and Private!House

NZ$515,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 1 ba 123 m²
Manawatu's best views

NZ$930,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 1 ba 274 m²
Freshly renovated and ready to occupyHouse

NZ$549,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 1 ba 100 m²
Affordable first home or investmentHouse

NZ$469,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 1 ba 99 m²
COMFORT MEETS CONVENIENCE!House

NZ$629,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 1 ba 116 m²
MOTIVATED VENDORS + MAJOR PRICE SHIFT = ACT FASTHouse

NZ$719,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 1 ba 127 m²
Exceptional home with 20.11 acres

NZ$1,150,000

Palmerston North City

5 bd 2 ba 282 m²
Luxury living starts hereHouse

NZ$1,300,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 1 ba 193 m²
Large Modern Home Meets Family ComfortHouse

NZ$1,100,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 2 ba 272 m²
Lifestyle with a Difference

NZ$1,150,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 1 ba 169 m²
Brilliant Batt StreetHouse

NZ$769,000

Palmerston North City

4 bd 2 ba 160 m²
Why settle for ordinary!House

NZ$809,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 2 ba 216 m²
NEW year, NEW you, NEW homeHouse

NZ$449,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 1 ba 123 m²
Triple garage - Space - Great ValueHouse

NZ$499,000

Palmerston North City

3 bd 1 ba 101 m²

Buyer's guide: Palmerston North

Palmerston North real estate is a three-bedroom house market in the Manawatū, with a median asking price of €324,273 across 140 listings. For overseas readers the headline is New Zealand's ban on buying existing homes, which shapes who can act on these prices.

Price snapshot

Asking prices in our current listings are shown in euros. Half of the market asks between €279,180 and €437,444. The median home is 145 m² and the median is €2,375 per m².

MeasureValue
Listings140
Median asking price€324,273
Range (p25 to p75)€279,180 to €437,444
Price per m²€2,375
Median size145 m²

Houses, mostly three bedrooms

Houses account for 134 of 140 listings, apartments 4 and plots 2. Three-bedroom homes lead with 72, ahead of 39 four-bedroom, 14 with five or more and 9 two-bedroom. The area includes townhouse developments too. See houses in New Zealand and townhouses.

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City, region and neighbours

Palmerston North is a university and research city on the Manawatū River, home to Massey University and a major agricultural economy, with Ashhurst a small town on its edge. Wellington is roughly two hours away by road. Within the lower North Island, Whanganui and Masterton are regional towns, Lower Hutt and Wellington are capital-region markets, and Hastings is in Hawke's Bay. Northland is a region at the far north of the country, not close.

Overseas buyers

New Zealand bans overseas persons from buying existing homes. Since 6 March 2026, holders of the Active Investor Plus visa may buy one home above NZ$5 million with consent. Exemptions exist for Australian and Singaporean citizens and for people who are resident under New Zealand law, so seek advice from a New Zealand lawyer before you proceed. There is no stamp duty, but sales within the bright-line period may trigger tax.

Our New Zealand buying guide and financing page cover more, and the country page lists other cities.

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in Palmerston North: FAQ

Can a foreigner buy a house in Palmerston North?

Overseas persons are banned from buying existing homes, with exceptions for residents, Australians and Singaporeans.

Is there a stamp duty?

No, though other taxes such as the bright-line test may apply to resales.

What is the typical house here?

A three-bedroom home, with 73 of the 140 listings.

How far is Wellington?

Roughly two hours by road.

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