Pat Lapalapa
Pat Lapalapa Group · Ray White
Ray White AT Realty · serving Papatoetoe
Real estate agents in Papatoetoe: Pat Lapalapa and team
Looking for real estate agents in Papatoetoe? Pat Lapalapa and his team sell around Hunters Corner, the Old Papatoetoe village and Puhinui, and offer a free appraisal before any decision.
Pat Lapalapa is a Top 1% Ray White agent and South Auckland auction specialist with 12+ years in the industry, 800+ homes sold and $750M+ settled. He is NZ #10 Top Sales Agent and NZ #3 for Auction Performance in 2025. Buying or selling in Papatoetoe, Pat and the team are ready to help.
800+
Homes sold
$750m+
Settled sales
Across Pat Lapalapa's career to date. Source: Ray White settled commission ledger.
17 homes sold by our team in Papatoetoe
Sold by our team in Papatoetoe
- 26 Reagan RoadAugust 2026 · Auction
- 56 Ferndown AvenueMay 2026 · Auction
- 174 Puhinui RoadApril 2026 · Private treaty
- 40 Chestnut RoadDecember 2025 · Private treaty
- 2/18 Elizabeth AvenueOctober 2025 · Auction
- 1/26 Mcdonald RoadSeptember 2025 · Private treaty
- 28 Atkinson AvenueAugust 2025 · Private treaty
- 2/30 Victoria RoadMay 2025 · Auction
- 35c Cornwall RoadApril 2025 · Auction
- 3/146 Carruth RoadApril 2025 · Private treaty
- 1/9 Malte Brun PlaceFebruary 2025 · Private treaty
- 2/9 Malte Brun PlaceFebruary 2025 · Private treaty
- 102 Pah RoadNovember 2024 · Private treaty
- 1a Ferndown AvenueNovember 2024 · Private treaty
- 29 Lendenfeld DriveOctober 2024 · Private treaty
- 5/8 Swaffield RoadSeptember 2024 · Auction
- 2/10 Margaret RoadAugust 2024 · Private treaty
6 of these 17 sold at auction.
Sale prices are not published. Ask us about any of these.
Our method
How Pat sells in Papatoetoe
Old Papatoetoe village, Hunters Corner, Puhinui, Papatoetoe East, Papatoetoe Central: five distinct pockets and the appraisal has to be specific to which one you're in. Old Papatoetoe character bungalows near the village run a real premium, especially the streets walkable to the train. Hunters Corner brick-and-tile family homes sit in the middle of the range and pull family buyers chasing the Papatoetoe High zone. Puhinui's price band runs lower, but the auction rooms there are deep with first-home buyers using KiwiSaver. Papatoetoe East has been on a steady run since the new townhouse developments started lifting comparable sales. Papatoetoe Central depends on the street: some carry the village walkability premium, others don't. We sell across all five pockets every year and tell you up front which buyer pool your home should be positioned to.
Papatoetoe auction rooms have a different mix to the other South Auckland suburbs we work. The buyer pool skews family-led: Old Papatoetoe character bungalows pull renovators, brick-and-tile blocks pull families chasing the school zone, Puhinui draws first-home buyers and investors at the lower end of the price band. The pattern we see most weeks: a renovated bungalow near the village brings out three or four serious bidders and clears comfortably above our pre-auction range. A tidy three-bed brick-and-tile in Hunters Corner usually moves through the early bids more cautiously, with the real competition starting after the home goes on the market. The Papatoetoe vendor who positions the home accurately for the right pocket of the buyer pool, whether character, family, or first-home, almost always clears above the range we set. The suburb rewards a well-targeted campaign more than a generic one.
About Papatoetoe
Real estate in Papatoetoe
Papatoetoe is an established South Auckland suburb centred on the Old Papatoetoe village and Hunters Corner, with the train station and Middlemore close by. Tidy family homes and strong community appeal draw families, first-home buyers and investors.
17 homes sold by our team in Papatoetoe
Recently sold by our team in Papatoetoe
Sold26 Reagan Road, Papatoetoe
27 August 2026
Sold56 Ferndown Avenue, Papatoetoe
27 May 2026
Sold174 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe
21 April 2026
Sold40 Chestnut Road, Papatoetoe
17 December 2025
Sold2/18 Elizabeth Avenue, Papatoetoe
8 October 2025
Sold1/26 Mcdonald Road, Papatoetoe
3 September 2025
Recognition
Top-performing real estate agents in Papatoetoe.
- NZ #3 Auction Performance, 2025
- NZ #10 Top Sales Agent, 2025
- Chairman's Elite, Top 1% Internationally
- 800+ homes sold · $750M+ settled
Pat Lapalapa, Ray White Manukau (Ray White AT Realty Limited).
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603 Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104
Papatoetoe real estate FAQ
Questions, answered.
- How do I get a free property appraisal in Papatoetoe?
Book a free appraisal for your Papatoetoe home at /sell/papatoetoe/appraisal, or call Pat directly. We look at the home in person, compare it with recent comparable sales nearby, and walk you through the range and the reasoning. There is no obligation to list and no price promise. We'll get back to you.
- How much is my house worth in Papatoetoe?
Your Papatoetoe home's value comes from recent comparable sales nearby, adjusted for its land, condition and position, so no suburb-wide figure can price it. Ask for a free appraisal: it is built on recent sales near you, and it gives you a range for your actual home, with no obligation to list.
- Who is the best real estate agent in Papatoetoe?
There is no official ranking of real estate agents in Papatoetoe, so judge on evidence: recent sales of similar homes nearby, a clear sale method and straight talk on price. Pat Lapalapa leads Pat Lapalapa Group, based at Ray White Manukau.
Pat Lapalapa is a Top 1% Ray White agent and South Auckland auction specialist who has personally sold 800+ homes, named NZ #10 Top Sales Agent and NZ #3 for Auction Performance in 2025.
- Does Pat Lapalapa sell homes in Papatoetoe?
Yes. Pat Lapalapa and the Pat Lapalapa Group team at Ray White Manukau (A T Realty) sell homes across Auckland, including Papatoetoe, and offer a free, no-obligation appraisal.
- How do I choose a real estate agent in Papatoetoe?
Choosing a real estate agent in Papatoetoe comes down to local track record, honesty on price, and picking the right sale method for your home. Ask for recent comparable sales on streets like yours, and expect a defensible appraisal range backed by evidence rather than an inflated figure pitched to win your listing. Pat Lapalapa and the Pat Lapalapa Group team at Ray White Manukau sell across Auckland, including Papatoetoe. Pat is a Top 1% Ray White agent and South Auckland auction specialist who has personally sold 800+ homes, named NZ #10 Top Sales Agent and NZ #3 for Auction Performance in 2025. They offer a free, no-obligation appraisal so you can weigh the numbers before you commit.
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