Flat 4, 16 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FE is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £421,233 , which equates to approximately £455 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Aug 2015 for £335,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,233, representing a 25.7% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £421,233 is:

  • 3.5% lower than the average property price on First Avenue
  • 5.3% higher than the average in the BN3 2FE postcode area
  • and 9.0% lower than the average price for Hove 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 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£421,233
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£455
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 16 First Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2FE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jun 2015.

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 1 Jun 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BN3 2FE

15 th / 40
Price Rank
5% higher than average
7 th / 25
Size Rank
26% bigger than average
16 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 2FE , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£421,233
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
27 Aug 2015
£335,000
Leasehold
+352.7 %
21 Aug 1997
£74,000
Leasehold
+80.5 %
1 Apr 1997
£41,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2020
rooms: 3
size: 839 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2018
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2014
rooms: 2
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £247,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2013

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 16 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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