Flat 3, 48 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FF is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 431 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £217,329 , which equates to approximately £505 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 May 2014 for £159,995. Since then, the value has increased by £57,334, representing a 35.8% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £217,329 is:

  • 48.2% lower than the average property price on First Avenue
  • 52.2% lower than the average in the BN3 2FF postcode area
  • and 55.5% lower than the average price for Hove as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 18 August 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in BN3 2FF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£217,329
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£505
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 48 First Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2FF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Aug 2022.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jun 2022. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BN3 2FF

51 st / 63
Price Rank
52% lower than average
30 th / 36
Size Rank
53% smaller than average
16 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£217,329
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
19 May 2014
£159,995
Leasehold
+23.1 %
18 Dec 2012
£130,000
Leasehold
+4 %
18 Apr 2012
£125,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2015
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2001
rooms: 2
size: 483 sq ft
sale price: £30,000
sale date: 27 Feb 1997
rooms: 2
size: 417 sq ft
sale price: £15,000
sale date: 17 May 1996
rooms: 2
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £27,000
sale date: 1 Apr 1996

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 48 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FF appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 May 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 18 Aug 2022. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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