24 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £287,059 , which equates to approximately £296 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Apr 2020 for £217,000. Since then, the value has increased by £70,059, representing a 32.3% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £287,059 is:

  • 4.2% lower than the average property price on Cottonwood
  • 1.7% higher than the average in the DH4 7TA postcode area
  • and 48.6% 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 13 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£287,059
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£296
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7TA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jan 2017.

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 26 Jul 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH4 7TA

30 th / 60
Price Rank
2% higher than average
30 th / 42
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
5 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 7TA , this house's estimated value ranks 30th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 42 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 30th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£287,059
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
24 Apr 2020
£217,000
Leasehold
+2.1 %
31 Mar 2010
£212,500
Leasehold
+116.8 %
19 Nov 1999
£98,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £214,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2018
rooms: 6
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 21 May 2015

Data Sources

The property at 24 Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7TA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Apr 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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