74 Melrose Crescent, Seaham, SR7 0LA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 969 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 £115,807 , which equates to approximately £120 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jul 2005 for £84,000. Since then, the value has increased by £31,807, representing a 37.9% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £115,807 is:

  • 7.4% higher than the average property price on Melrose Crescent
  • 11.0% higher than the average in the SR7 0LA postcode area
  • and 19.0% lower 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 16 November 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£115,807
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£120
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

74 Melrose Crescent, Seaham, Easington, Durham, SR7 0LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Nov 2013.

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 9 Sep 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SR7 0LA

4 th / 14
Price Rank
11% higher than average
1 st / 13
Size Rank
27% bigger than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SR7 0LA , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 13 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 1st out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£115,807
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
25 Jul 2005
£84,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £27,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2002
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £32,500
sale date: 15 Sep 2000

Data Sources

The property at 74 Melrose Crescent, Seaham, Easington, Durham, SR7 0LA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Jul 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Nov 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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