55 Cheviot Gardens, Seaham, SR7 0BY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 743 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 £199,193 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 May 2014 for £132,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,193, representing a 50.9% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £199,193 is:

  • 13.3% higher than the average property price on Cheviot Gardens
  • 9.6% higher than the average in the SR7 0BY postcode area
  • and 39.4% 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 12 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£199,193
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Cheviot Gardens, Seaham, County Durham, Durham, SR7 0BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 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 30 Oct 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SR7 0BY

17 th / 40
Price Rank
10% higher than average
25 th / 31
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
4 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SR7 0BY , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 31 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 25th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£199,193
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
2 May 2014
£132,000
Leasehold
+8.2 %
9 Jun 2010
£122,000
Leasehold
+110.3 %
28 Jan 2000
£58,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2013

Data Sources

The property at 55 Cheviot Gardens, Seaham, SR7 0BY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 May 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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