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The small town where $350k could get you a three-bed home (and mansions are under $550k)

There are some lovely vintage houses in Taihape, it’s not all gumboots and State Highway 1.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 8 October 2025 | 3 min read

The famous corrugated iron gumboot of Taihape.

The interesting little cottage at 31 Moa St, Taihape, Rangitikei could be yours for under $350,000.

The cottage has been renovated with character in mind.

The home blends modern style with heritage features.

This 1910 cottage has also been renovated and is move-in ready.

High ceilings and elegant decoration feature in this Kuku St cottage.

This elegantly renovated cottage on Kaka Rd would cost a fraction of the price of a similar home in one of the main centres.

The home has stained glass and a great view over the town.

You can even get a vintage farm homestead for a fraction of the cost of a similar home in the main centres.

The veranda makes the most of the rural view.

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