Hamilton Smith says ..
A prominent bay fronted 3 bedroom semi detached house which is in need of updating. The property has a large garden, off road parking and is located with good access to local amenities. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain.
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Waterloo Avenue in Leiston, Suffolk, presents a mixed bag of advantages and disadvantages for potential buyers. The property benefits from a good location, with several schools nearby, making it suitable for families. The garden is also a positive feature, offering decent outdoor space. However, the interior requires modernisation and updating, particularly the kitchen and bathroom. The provided photographs show dated decor and fixtures that would need replacing, representing a significant financial investment for the buyer. While the listing price of £250,000 appears relatively reasonable compared to nearby properties, potential buyers should factor in the cost of renovation works when considering their offer. The lack of precise plot size and square footage details for comparable properties makes it challenging to assess the absolute value, but the property seems to fall within the typical pricing range for similar properties in the area. Overall, the property’s potential is evident, but a thorough renovation budget is necessary.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,080.60
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 427,558.00 £Increased by 8.53 %
- Est sale value
- 448,449.00 £Increased by 15.92 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,305.00 £/moIncreased by 4.23 %
- Est letting value
- 1,080.60 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.66 %Decreased by 3.94 %
- Crime Rate
- 27.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.10 KM | |
| Summerhill School | Other Independent School | 0.41 KM | |
| Compass Community School Aylward Park | Other Independent Special School | 0.93 KM | |
| Leiston Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.53 KM |
| Alde Valley Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.64 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Long Row | £ 152,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Woodlands | £ 400,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Ash Tree Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Newson Way | £ 295,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darsham | 7211 | DSM | 8.99 KM |
| Saxmundham | 7224 | SAX | 9.02 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Avenue, Leiston | £ 250,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Leiston | £ 560,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Leiston | £ 575,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Leiston, Suffolk | £ 325,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 | £ 425,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Waterloo Avenue | £ 190,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 38 Waterloo Avenue | £ 197,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 68 Waterloo Avenue | £ 262,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 20 Waterloo Avenue | £ 185,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 24 Waterloo Avenue | £ 142,500 | 0.00 KM |