20 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA is a freehold detached property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,119 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £324,099 , which equates to approximately £289 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Feb 2019 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £79,099, representing a 32.3% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £324,099 is:

  • 8.2% higher than the average property price on Cottonwood
  • 14.9% higher than the average in the DH4 7TA postcode area
  • and 67.7% higher than the average price for Houghton Le Spring 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 16 August 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1119 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£324,099
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£289
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7TA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Aug 2016.

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 11 May 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 5.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH4 7TA

22 nd / 60
Price Rank
15% higher than average
20 th / 42
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
18 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 7TA , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 42 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£324,099
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
28 Feb 2019
£245,000
Leasehold
+14 %
4 Nov 2016
£214,950
Leasehold
+126.3 %
18 May 2001
£95,000
Leasehold
-1.3 %
25 Aug 2000
£96,300
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2013
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £95,950
sale date: 17 Nov 2000
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £93,750
sale date: 20 Dec 1999
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £96,750
sale date: 10 Dec 1999

Data Sources

The property at 20 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Feb 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Aug 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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