A sizeable landholding in the Auckland city fringe suburb of Mount Albert is available for purchase giving developers the opportunity to secure a site of scale that has potential for a major development.
Located at 28-34 Linwood Avenue, the property spans five separate freehold titles and is currently home to longstanding tertiary education provider the Auckland Institute of Studies.
This marks the first time the 38,142sq m landholding has been on the market in 35 years. The property was previously home to a St Helens Hospital.
Currently zoned Residential – Mixed Housing Suburban under the Auckland Unitary Plan, the property has been identified under Proposed Plan Change 120 for more intensive use and could potentially be rezoned to Residential – Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings, making it well positioned for future residential development.
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The primary improvements at the property are centred on the main campus, developed from the early 1960s.
The main block is a substantial multi-level reinforced concrete structure with basement, supported by a range of ancillary buildings including a circular academic facility, a large dormitory accommodating approximately 120 occupants, library, events space, workshop, sheds, and prefabricated classroom buildings.
The improvements provide approximately 9,742sq m of gross floor area, with the majority attributed to the main block and dormitory buildings.
The site also includes four stand-alone residential dwellings positioned on separate titles, each comprising single-level houses with garages that are in generally tidy condition.
Sitting adjacent to the Chamberlain Park golf course, the site benefits from favourable topography and proximity to key transport links, as well as access to education, retail, and recreation amenities.
Mount Albert is an established suburb within Auckland’s central isthmus and enjoys easy connectivity to major arterial routes and the motorway network.
Colliers Brokers Josh Coburn, Blair Peterken, and Ned Gow have been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale and are taking expressions of interest closing at 4pm on Wednesday 19 August, unless sold prior.
Coburn, Director of Site Sales & Capital Markets at Colliers, says the site represents a strategically positioned urban landholding with clear alignment to Auckland’s evolving residential intensification objectives.
“From an infrastructure perspective, the site is well positioned to support redevelopment, with established connections for stormwater, wastewater, and water supply available on or adjacent to the site,” Coburn says.
“The existing campus is supported by significant infrastructure, including extensive on-site car parking, internal roading, landscaped grounds, and recreational amenities such as tennis courts.”
The Baldwin Avenue train station is only 700m away, ensuring the site is well served by a key public transport connection. Unitec’s Mt Albert Campus is also within convenient walking distance.
Peterken, Director of Capital Markets at Colliers, says the property presents a rare combination of scale, location, and future development potential.
“Existing improvements provide purchasers with flexibility for interim occupation, holding income, adaptive reuse, or staged redevelopment while future development plans are progressed,” Peterken says.
“The property’s favourable contour, established access arrangements, and existing infrastructure further enhance its redevelopment credentials, making this one of the most appealing development opportunities that will be offered to the market this year.”
Gow, Associate Director of Investment Sales at Colliers, says Auckland continues to benefit from ongoing population growth that will drive demand for housing, particularly in well-connected suburbs that are close to employment and education opportunities.
“A defining feature is the site’s relationship with Chamberlain Park golf course, delivering a rare open outlook and amenity within a central suburban setting, further reinforcing its appeal as a high-quality residential location,” Gow says. “Development opportunities of this scale are seldom found in Auckland.”
- Supplied by Colliers
