49 Melrose Avenue, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9SD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 818 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £187,382 , which equates to approximately £229 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jan 2014 for £124,000. Since then, the value has increased by £63,382, representing a 51.1% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £187,382 is:

  • 13.3% higher than the average property price on Melrose Avenue
  • 4.1% higher than the average in the SR7 9SD postcode area
  • and 31.1% higher than the average price for Seaham 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 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£187,382
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£229
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Melrose Avenue, Murton, Seaham, Easington, Durham, SR7 9SD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jun 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 8 Aug 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SR7 9SD

9 th / 14
Price Rank
4% higher than average
8 th / 9
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
2 nd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SR7 9SD , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd 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 8th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£187,382
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
24 Jan 2014
£124,000
Leasehold
+4.6 %
30 Nov 2007
£118,500
Leasehold
+119.4 %
8 Mar 2002
£54,000
Leasehold
+35 %
24 Nov 1997
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £140,500
sale date: 28 Sep 2018
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 10 Apr 2015
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £109,950
sale date: 1 Aug 2014
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2006
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £34,000
sale date: 18 Dec 1998

Data Sources

The property at 49 Melrose Avenue, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9SD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jan 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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