Hamilton Smith says ..

Property Oracle says ..

The property is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house located in Steggall Close, Needham Market, Suffolk. Needham Market is a small town with good access to Ipswich and Stowmarket via train (Needham Market station is 1.54km away). There are also several primary schools within a reasonable distance, including Bosmere Community Primary School (1.02km) and Creeting St Mary Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.54km), the latter of which has a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating.

Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in reasonable condition. The kitchen and bathroom show some signs of age, but are functional. The interior is clean and well-maintained, although the décor might be considered dated by some buyers. The garden is relatively small but usable.

The list price of £235,000 is lower than the average house price in the area (£339,650), but it’s important to consider the size. At 793.30 sqft, it is considerably smaller than the average property size (1018 sqft) in the area. While the average price per sqft in the area is £333, this property’s price per sqft would be significantly higher. Several comparable properties on Steggall Close have sold for between £124,995 and £260,000, indicating some price variation within the close. The lack of plot size information makes a definitive price comparison difficult.

Considering the property’s condition, location, and size, the price seems to be in line with the lower end of the market in Needham Market. However, the smaller size compared to the average property in the area means that the price per sqft is likely higher than average. Further investigation into comparable properties with similar sizes and features would be needed to determine if the price is truly competitive.

Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

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