47 Melrose Avenue, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9SD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 883 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 £232,286 , which equates to approximately £263 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Apr 2015 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,286, representing a 49.9% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £232,286 is:

  • 40.4% higher than the average property price on Melrose Avenue
  • 29.0% higher than the average in the SR7 9SD postcode area
  • and 62.6% higher than the average price for Seaham as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SR7 9SD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£232,286
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£263
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

47 Melrose Avenue, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, Durham, SR7 9SD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Feb 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 22 Feb 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to SR7 9SD

1 st / 14
Price Rank
29% higher than average
7 th / 9
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
1 st / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SR7 9SD , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 9 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 7th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£232,286
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
10 Apr 2015
£155,000
Leasehold
+165 %
28 Aug 1998
£58,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2021
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £140,500
sale date: 28 Sep 2018
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £109,950
sale date: 1 Aug 2014
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2014
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2006

Data Sources

The property at 47 Melrose Avenue, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9SD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Apr 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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