78 Fair View, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6RY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 915 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 £98,007 , which equates to approximately £107 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2023 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,007, representing a 15.3% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £98,007 is:

  • 6.1% lower than the average property price on Fair View
  • 7.8% lower than the average in the DH4 6RY postcode area
  • and 32.5% lower than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 31 March 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in DH4 6RY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£98,007
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£107
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Fair View, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6RY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Mar 2023.

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 Dec 2008, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 26.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with external insulation to cavity wall, filled cavity, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to DH4 6RY

9 th / 13
Price Rank
8% lower than average
5 th / 13
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
11 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 6RY , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th 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 5th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£98,007
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
30 Jun 2023
£85,000
Leasehold
+63.5 %
26 Feb 2009
£52,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2021
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £113,500
sale date: 12 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 907 sq ft
sale price: £83,500
sale date: 6 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 78 Fair View, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6RY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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