20 Melsonby Close, Sunderland, SR3 2QL is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 850 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 £177,347 , which equates to approximately £209 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Jun 2016 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £47,347, representing a 36.4% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £177,347 is:

  • 22.3% lower than the average property price on Melsonby Close
  • 6.9% lower than the average in the SR3 2QL postcode area
  • and 1.5% lower than the average price for Sunderland 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 7 December 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£177,347
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£209
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Melsonby Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR3 2QL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Dec 2015.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 May 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 45%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SR3 2QL

13 th / 14
Price Rank
7% lower than average
9 th / 9
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SR3 2QL , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£177,347
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
3 Jun 2016
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2017
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2017

Data Sources

The property at 20 Melsonby Close, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR3 2QL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Jun 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Dec 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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