Flat 5, 3 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FG is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 786 square feet of living space and is situated on the 5th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £349,746 , which equates to approximately £445 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jun 2021 for £340,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,746, representing a 2.9% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £349,746 is:

  • 19.9% lower than the average property price on First Avenue
  • 23.5% lower than the average in the BN3 2FG postcode area
  • and 24.5% 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 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
5th floor
Price (estimate)
£349,746
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£445
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 5, 3 First Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2FG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jun 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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Jan 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 8.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 2FG

32 nd / 54
Price Rank
24% lower than average
18 th / 34
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
24 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 2FG , this flat's estimated value ranks 32th out of 54. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 34 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 18th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£349,746
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
24 Jun 2021
£340,000
Leasehold
+44.7 %
23 Apr 2012
£235,000
Leasehold
+38.2 %
8 Nov 2002
£170,000
Leasehold
+185.7 %
25 Jul 1997
£59,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £385,500
sale date: 19 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 833 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 745 sq ft
sale price: £287,500
sale date: 12 Jul 2019

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, 3 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jun 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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