8 Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 732 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 £137,957 , which equates to approximately £189 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Aug 2017 for £101,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,957, representing a 36.6% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £137,957 is:

  • 25.5% lower than the average property price on Melrose Gardens
  • 24.2% lower than the average in the DH4 4SG postcode area
  • and 28.6% lower than the average price for Houghton Le Spring as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 May 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in DH4 4SG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£137,957
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£189
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4SG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 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 13 Oct 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 41.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH4 4SG

18 th / 21
Price Rank
24% lower than average
10 th / 12
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
6 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in DH4 4SG , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 18th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£137,957
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
4 Aug 2017
£101,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

7 Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SG
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2020
15 Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SG
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2019
19 Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4SG
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £72,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2017

Data Sources

The property at 8 Melrose Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4SG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Aug 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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