242 Finchale Road, Durham, DH1 5PR is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,259 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 £267,973 , which equates to approximately £213 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jan 2016 for £184,000. Since then, the value has increased by £83,973, representing a 45.6% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £267,973 is:

  • 49.6% higher than the average property price on Finchale Road
  • 39.9% higher than the average in the DH1 5PR postcode area
  • and 6.2% higher than the average price for Durham 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 5 April 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£267,973
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£213
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

242 Finchale Road, Durham, DH1 5PR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Apr 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 5 Aug 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% 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, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH1 5PR

2 nd / 11
Price Rank
40% higher than average
4 th / 8
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
2 nd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH1 5PR , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 8 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 4th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£267,973
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
29 Jan 2016
£184,000
Leasehold
+5.1 %
31 Jul 2007
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 28 Jan 2005

Data Sources

The property at 242 Finchale Road, Durham, DH1 5PR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jan 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Apr 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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