Real Estate in Ashhurst
A small township under the Ruahine Range at the western end of the Manawatū Gorge, one of the faster-growing areas in the district.
Living in Ashhurst
Ashhurst is a small township around 14 kilometres north-east of the Palmerston North CBD, sitting under the Ruahine Range near Wharite Peak, at the western end of the Manawatū Gorge. It’s one of the faster-growing areas in the district, with population growth well ahead of the national average over the past few years. It’s the natural starting point for the Manawatū Gorge Track, a well-known local tramping route through native bush.
What sells in Ashhurst
Ashhurst’s property mix includes established township homes on standard sections alongside larger lifestyle-style properties on the edges of town, reflecting its position between a small-town centre and the surrounding rural land. See our lifestyle property page if that’s closer to what you’re selling.
Who’s buying
Ashhurst draws buyers who want a small-town feel and easy access to the outdoors, the Gorge Track and Ruahine Range are right on the doorstep, while staying within commuting distance of Palmerston North.
| Metric | This period | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Average house value | $616,100 | -2.2% (2 years) |
| Sales volume | 86 sold (last 12 months) | 7 listed last month |
| Median days to sell | 29 days | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
About 14 kilometres from the Palmerston North CBD, a straightforward commute for most people working in the city.
Often, yes, there’s a genuine mix of standard township sections and larger lifestyle-style properties on the edges of town, so it depends on the specific property.
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