24 Essex Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8DZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 732 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 £91,520 , which equates to approximately £125 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Feb 2020 for £64,950. Since then, the value has increased by £26,570, representing a 40.9% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £91,520 is:

  • 5.4% lower than the average property price on Essex Crescent
  • 4.5% higher than the average in the SR7 8DZ postcode area
  • and 36.0% lower than the average price for Seaham 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 6 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SR7 8DZ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£91,520
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£125
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Essex Crescent, Seaham, County Durham, Durham, SR7 8DZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 2015.

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 24 Sep 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SR7 8DZ

10 th / 29
Price Rank
4% higher than average
19 th / 26
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
8 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SR7 8DZ , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 26 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 19th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£91,520
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
28 Feb 2020
£64,950
Leasehold
-11 %
24 Jan 2020
£73,000
Leasehold
+4.3 %
4 Dec 2015
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £82,500
sale date: 2 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2021
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £57,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2020

Data Sources

The property at 24 Essex Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8DZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Feb 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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