
What Is Your East Tamaki Home Worth?
East Tāmaki is split in character: a large and busy industrial and commercial area on one side, and established residential streets on the other, running up toward Botany and Flat Bush. That mix is the single most important thing to understand about property here.
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About East Tamaki
East Tamaki sits in East Auckland. Here is what shapes the market here, in short.
- Residential East Tāmaki is mostly 1970s to 1990s standalone family homes, with newer townhouse development toward the Flat Bush boundary.
- Which side of the suburb the property sits on, and how close it is to the industrial area — this is the largest single factor
- Proximity to Botany Town Centre and the arterial network
- Bus routes serve Botany and Manukau, and Te Irirangi Drive connects south to Manukau and the motorway.
- Schools nearby include Botany Downs Secondary College and Star of the Sea School


Three-bedroom sales in East Tamaki
A guide to the level the suburb trades at — not a valuation of your property. What yours is worth depends on land, condition and what the site allows.
Average three-bedroom sale price
$1,081,571
Across the six months to July 2026. It is an average of three-bedroom properties only, drawn from agency sale records, so it is a guide to the level the suburb trades at rather than a whole-of-market figure.
Compared with East Auckland
7% above
The East Auckland figure across the same period is $1,006,564. Where a suburb sits relative to the area around it usually says more than the number on its own.
What affects property values in East Tamaki
- Which side of the suburb the property sits on, and how close it is to the industrial area — this is the largest single factor
- Proximity to Botany Town Centre and the arterial network
- Site size and development potential, since parts of the residential area carry intensification zoning
- Traffic on Te Irirangi Drive and Ormiston Road, which affects the streets fronting them
Housing in East Tamaki
Residential East Tāmaki is mostly 1970s to 1990s standalone family homes, with newer townhouse development toward the Flat Bush boundary. The industrial area is a separate market entirely.
Getting around
No rail. Bus routes serve Botany and Manukau, and Te Irirangi Drive connects south to Manukau and the motorway. Being close to the industrial area means good road access but heavier traffic at peak.
Schools nearby
- Botany Downs Secondary College
- Star of the Sea School
- Willowbank School
School zones change. Check the Ministry of Education zone map before relying on zoning when you buy or sell.
Common questions
How much is my house worth in East Tamaki?
What your East Tamaki home is worth depends on its land size, condition, zoning, recent renovations and position within the suburb. Automated estimates typically vary by a wide margin because they cannot see inside your home. A free appraisal from an agent who sells in East Tamaki gives you a figure based on comparable local sales.
What affects property values in East Tamaki?
Which side of the suburb the property sits on, and how close it is to the industrial area — this is the largest single factor. Proximity to Botany Town Centre and the arterial network. Site size and development potential, since parts of the residential area carry intensification zoning. Traffic on Te Irirangi Drive and Ormiston Road, which affects the streets fronting them.
What kind of homes are in East Tamaki?
Residential East Tāmaki is mostly 1970s to 1990s standalone family homes, with newer townhouse development toward the Flat Bush boundary. The industrial area is a separate market entirely.
How do people get around East Tamaki?
No rail. Bus routes serve Botany and Manukau, and Te Irirangi Drive connects south to Manukau and the motorway. Being close to the industrial area means good road access but heavier traffic at peak.
Is the East Tamaki appraisal really free?
Yes. There is no cost and no obligation. We are paid a referral fee by the licensed agent we introduce you to, and only if you later choose to list with them. You are free to take the appraisal and do nothing with it.