PHOTO: Tuhaere St, Orakei, Auckland

🏠✨ Kiwi Dream-Scrolling Hits New Heights in 2025

From a Noah’s Ark replica in Christchurch, to a Remuera mansion owned by two Kiwi icons, to a Golden Retriever homestay, 2025 has delivered some of the wildest, weirdest, and most jaw-dropping Trade Me listings ever.

Trade Me Customer Director Gavin Lloyd says the data proves Kiwis don’t just browse homes — they escape into them.

“It’s a testament to the insane variety of property on Trade Me. A home doesn’t have to be just a house — it can be a luxury resort, an ark, an architectural masterpiece, or a money-making lifestyle dream,” he said.

And with over 150,000 views, one home soared above the rest…

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🚢💥 #1: The Ark House, Sumner — 151,330 Views

A Christchurch icon, this wild replica of Noah’s Ark at 4 Loader Lane, Sumner captured the nation’s imagination.
Unique conversions always go viral — and this one was no exception. The property officially sold last week, taking the #1 crown.

🏰💎 #2: The Remuera Mega-Mansion — 119,432 Views

The stunning estate at 33 Arney Crescent, Remuera — owned by entrepreneur Diane Foreman and broadcaster Paul Henry — is pure opulence:

• 5 bedrooms

• 5 bathrooms

• 4 living areas

• 2000m²+ of premium land

Gavin Lloyd says Kiwi buyers love aspirational viewing:

“This is the pinnacle of luxury. People want to see how the other half lives.”

🏙️🌊 #3: Sculptural Skyline Masterpiece — 94,935 Views

Just minutes from Remuera sits 32 Tuhaere Street, Ōrākei, a breathtaking architectural spec home. Sleek, polished, and perched high above the water — it fused design brilliance with unforgettable views.

💡📈 What Kiwis Loved in 2025

According to viewing data, these features dominated:

• 🏰 Landmark or iconic homes

• 🏊 Luxury pools & resort-style living

• 🇫🇷🇯🇵 European & Japanese architectural influences

• 💸 Homes with income streams

• 🐶 Lifestyle properties with built-in businesses

• 🏗️ Sculptural or award-winning architecture

Which brings us to one of the year’s most unusual hits…

🐕❤️ The Golden Retriever Homestay — 121 Gear Road, Te Horo

One of the most unexpected successes of the year, the Golden Retriever Homestay offered:

• A lifestyle home

• A ready-made business

• A dream setup for dog lovers

Lloyd says:

“It wasn’t about the mortgage — it was about finding your fur-ever opportunity.”

📊 FULL RANKINGS — MOST VIEWED TRADE ME HOMES OF 2025