16 Balfour Street, York, YO26 4YU is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £262,257 , which equates to approximately £316 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jul 2015 for £177,500. Since then, the value has increased by £84,757, representing a 47.8% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,257 is:

  • 15.7% higher than the average property price on Balfour Street
  • 22.6% higher than the average in the YO26 4YU postcode area
  • and 25.5% lower than the average price for York as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£262,257
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£316
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Balfour Street, York, YO26 4YU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Jan 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 39.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to YO26 4YU

10 th / 25
Price Rank
23% higher than average
13 th / 20
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
6 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in YO26 4YU , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 20 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£262,257
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
27 Jul 2015
£177,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £264,999
sale date: 6 Apr 2023
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2022
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2022
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 3 Jun 2019
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 23 Feb 2017

Data Sources

The property at 16 Balfour Street, York, YO26 4YU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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