My office is at 133A Main Highway, in the middle of Ellerslie village, and the question I am asked most often here is simple: what is the market actually doing? This report answers it with numbers. Every figure is REINZ sales data, fixed as at the date shown, and most cover the 90 days to 27 September 2026: the winter market Ellerslie sellers are taking into spring. I will not tell you where prices go next, because nobody knows that.
What is the median house price in Ellerslie?
The median sale price in Ellerslie was $1,140,000 in the 90 days to 27 September 2026, across 28 sales (REINZ sales data).
That median is 12.0% higher than the median for the same 90-day period a year earlier. Treat that change with care. It compares 28 sales with 52, and in a suburb this size the median moves with the mix of homes that happen to sell. It shows the general level of the market, not what your home is worth.
How long does it take to sell a house in Ellerslie?
The median days to sell in Ellerslie was 52 days in the 90 days to 27 September 2026 (REINZ sales data).
A median covers every sale, whatever the pricing or method of sale, so some homes sold well inside that and some took longer. What it tells me is that buyers have had time to look and compare, which puts more weight on getting price and presentation right from the first weekend.
How many homes are selling in Ellerslie?
28 homes sold in Ellerslie in the 90 days to 27 September 2026, compared with 52 in the same 90-day period a year earlier (REINZ sales data).
Fewer sales means fewer recent comparable sales to price from, so that evidence has to be read carefully.
What do Ellerslie homes sell for by bedroom count?
Three-bedroom homes, the most common sale in Ellerslie, had a median sale price of $1,150,000 across 14 sales in the 90 days to 27 September 2026 (REINZ sales data). Here is the full picture for that 90-day period:
- 2 bedrooms: median $693,500, from 6 sales (lowest $450,000, highest $787,000).
- 3 bedrooms: median $1,150,000, from 14 sales (lowest $755,000, highest $1,650,000).
- 4 bedrooms: median $1,480,000, from 3 sales (lowest $1,380,000, highest $1,705,000). With only 3 sales, treat it as a rough guide.
- 5 bedrooms: median $1,800,000, from 3 sales (lowest $1,350,000, highest $1,930,000). With only 3 sales, treat it as a rough guide.
Because 90 days is a short window, it helps to look at a longer one too. Across 306 Ellerslie sales between 1 March 2025 and 25 September 2026, the overall median was $1,085,000, and by bedroom count (REINZ sales data):
- 1 bedroom: median $395,000, from 9 sales.
- 2 bedrooms: median $760,000, from 62 sales. The middle half sold between $672,000 and $830,000.
- 3 bedrooms: median $1,234,000, from 105 sales. The middle half sold between $1,030,000 and $1,320,000.
- 4 bedrooms: median $1,480,000, from 48 sales. The middle half sold between $1,305,000 and $1,680,000.
- 5 or more bedrooms: median $1,760,000, from 12 sales.
Notice the spread. Three-bedroom homes sold for between $755,000 and $1,650,000 in the 90 days alone. Bedroom count gets you into the right range; land, condition, character, street and how close it is to the village and station decide where in it a home lands.
How does Ellerslie compare with neighbouring suburbs?
Ellerslie's median sale price of $1,140,000 sits below Remuera, Epsom, Meadowbank and Stonefields, and close to Greenlane, in the 90 days to 27 September 2026 (REINZ sales data). Median sale price, median days to sell and number of sales over that period:
- Epsom: $2,047,500, 50 days, 40 sales.
- Remuera: $1,937,500, 53 days, 72 sales.
- Meadowbank: $1,500,000, 34 days, 13 sales.
- Stonefields: $1,310,000, 46 days, 18 sales.
- Greenlane: $1,154,250, 59 days, 18 sales.
- Ellerslie: $1,140,000, 52 days, 28 sales.
- Penrose: $950,000, 81 days, 3 sales. That is too few to rely on.
- Mount Wellington: $805,000, 52 days, 9 sales. That is too few to rely on.
Ellerslie's median days to sell is in the same range as Remuera, Epsom and Greenlane, so the slower pace is not just an Ellerslie story. Meadowbank was quicker, though from only 13 sales. Medians reflect the mix of homes sold, so this is a guide, not an exact comparison.
What do buyers in Ellerslie look for?
The buyers I meet in Ellerslie are usually after a mix of character homes, transport and the village. These are the things that come up again and again:
- Character bungalows and villas. Original features such as high ceilings, timber floors, leadlight and fireplaces matter to Ellerslie buyers, and they notice when those features have been removed. I cover this in more detail in selling an Ellerslie character home.
- Ellerslie train station. The station is on the Southern Line, with direct trains to the Auckland CBD. Being able to walk to it is a big plus for commuters.
- The Main Highway village. Cafés, restaurants and local shops within walking distance are a large part of Ellerslie's appeal, and homes close to the village tend to attract strong interest.
- Motorway access. The Greenlane interchange gives quick access to the Southern Motorway for buyers driving north or south.
- School zones. Families ask about zoning early. Zones change and are set by the schools, so always check the current boundaries. You can start with my Auckland school zones guide.
For more on the suburb itself, see my Ellerslie suburb page.
What does this mean for Ellerslie sellers this spring?
On REINZ sales data for the 90 days to 27 September 2026, Ellerslie sellers are going into spring with a median of 52 days to sell and fewer sales than a year earlier, so buyers have time to compare. Here is what I take from that:
- Price from the evidence. With fewer comparable sales, the ones that do exist need careful reading. A price set well above the evidence tends to cost time, and time on the market is visible to every buyer watching.
- Present the home properly. Clean, decluttered, repaired and well photographed, with the character features shown off rather than covered up.
- Know where your home sits in the range. That is what a proper appraisal should explain, using the sales around your street.
If you would like a first idea of value, my what will my home sell for tool gives a quick estimate. For a proper answer based on the actual comparable sales around your street, request a free property appraisal. I have been selling homes since 2015 and have sold more than 200, and I will show you the evidence behind every number I give you.
Questions Ellerslie owners ask me
What is the median house price in Ellerslie?
The median sale price in Ellerslie was $1,140,000 across 28 sales in the 90 days to 27 September 2026, according to REINZ sales data. That is 12.0% higher than the median for the same 90-day period a year earlier.
How long does it take to sell a house in Ellerslie?
The median days to sell in Ellerslie was 52 days in the 90 days to 27 September 2026, according to REINZ sales data. A median covers every sale, so individual homes can sell faster or slower depending on price, presentation and method of sale.
How much is a 3-bedroom house in Ellerslie?
Three-bedroom homes in Ellerslie had a median sale price of $1,150,000 across 14 sales in the 90 days to 27 September 2026, and $1,234,000 across 105 sales between 1 March 2025 and 25 September 2026, according to REINZ sales data.
Is Ellerslie cheaper than Remuera and Epsom?
Yes, on median sale price. In the 90 days to 27 September 2026, Ellerslie's median was $1,140,000, compared with $1,937,500 in Remuera and $2,047,500 in Epsom, according to REINZ sales data. Medians reflect the mix of homes sold, so they are a guide rather than an exact comparison.
How many homes sold in Ellerslie recently?
28 homes sold in Ellerslie in the 90 days to 27 September 2026, compared with 52 in the same 90-day period a year earlier, according to REINZ sales data.
Is spring a good time to sell in Ellerslie?
Spring brings better light and gardens for presentation, but the timing that suits you matters more than the season. With a median of 52 days to sell in the 90 days to 27 September 2026 (REINZ sales data), buyers have had time to compare, so accurate pricing and good presentation count for a lot. This is general information, not financial advice.
Market figures are REINZ sales data as at the dates stated: the 90 days to 27 September 2026 unless otherwise noted, and 1 March 2025 to 25 September 2026 for the longer-period bedroom figures. They are fixed at publication on 3 October 2026 and will not update. Medians reflect the mix of homes sold and are not a valuation of any individual property. This article is general information, not financial advice, and does not predict future prices. For official consumer guidance on buying and selling, see the Real Estate Authority's settled.govt.nz.