42 Douglas Villas, Durham, DH1 1JL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 990 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 £301,280 , which equates to approximately £304 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Nov 2013 for £198,000. Since then, the value has increased by £103,280, representing a 52.2% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £301,280 is:

  • 7.2% higher than the average property price on Douglas Villas
  • 6.6% higher than the average in the DH1 1JL postcode area
  • and 19.5% higher than the average price for Durham as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 October 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£301,280
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£304
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Douglas Villas, Durham, DH1 1JL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Oct 2022.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Jul 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to DH1 1JL

16 th / 32
Price Rank
7% higher than average
7 th / 24
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
19 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH1 1JL , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 24 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 7th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£301,280
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
29 Nov 2013
£198,000
Leasehold
+138.7 %
28 Feb 1997
£82,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2015
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 21 May 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £171,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2002

Data Sources

The property at 42 Douglas Villas, Durham, DH1 1JL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Nov 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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