26 Balmer Hill, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3EJ is a freehold semi-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 £300,015 , which equates to approximately £238 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Nov 2022 for £279,000. Since then, the value has increased by £21,015, representing a 7.5% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £300,015 is:

  • 10.4% higher than the average property price on Balmer Hill
  • 12.4% higher than the average in the DL2 3EJ postcode area
  • and 58.3% higher than the average price for Darlington 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 23 May 2014, 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)
£300,015
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£238
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Balmer Hill, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3EJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 May 2014.

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 20 Sep 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 50%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DL2 3EJ

3 rd / 20
Price Rank
12% higher than average
7 th / 16
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
7 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in DL2 3EJ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£300,015
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
11 Nov 2022
£279,000
Leasehold
+29.8 %
20 Feb 2015
£215,000
Leasehold
+24.6 %
5 May 2011
£172,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2018

Data Sources

The property at 26 Balmer Hill, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3EJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Nov 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 May 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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