52 Forster Street, Smethwick, B67 7LX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,733 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £256,999 , which equates to approximately £148 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Apr 2020 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,999, representing a 38.9% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £256,999 is:

  • 10.3% lower than the average property price on Forster Street
  • 15.7% lower than the average in the B67 7LX postcode area
  • and 3.0% higher than the average price for Smethwick 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 17 November 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1733 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£256,999
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£148
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

52 Forster Street, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 7LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Nov 2018.

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 Sep 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 58.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B67 7LX

10 th / 14
Price Rank
16% lower than average
6 th / 11
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
9 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in B67 7LX , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 11 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 6th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£256,999
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
24 Apr 2020
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 2185 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2007
rooms: 7
size: 2863 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 20 May 2008
rooms: 7
size: 1695 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2012
rooms: 6
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2000
rooms: 8
size: 2551 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at 52 Forster Street, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 7LX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Apr 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Nov 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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