39 Cowper Street, Hove, BN3 5BN is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £356,996 , which equates to approximately £495 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Oct 2015 for £285,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,996, representing a 25.3% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £356,996 is:

  • 24.6% lower than the average property price on Cowper Street
  • 38.8% lower than the average in the BN3 5BN postcode area
  • and 30.8% lower than the average price for Hove 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 18 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£356,996
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£495
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

39 Cowper Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5BN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Mar 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 Dec 2009, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6000%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from good to n/a.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BN3 5BN

45 th / 46
Price Rank
39% lower than average
36 th / 38
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
36 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 5BN , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 45th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 36th out of 38 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 36th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£356,996
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
2 Oct 2015
£285,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 688 sq ft
sale price: £43,000
sale date: 31 Oct 1995
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £35,000
sale date: 29 Mar 1995

Data Sources

The property at 39 Cowper Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5BN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Mar 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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