Oakfield Avenue, Hitchin
By Norgans Estate Agents
£ 450,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Norgans Estate Agents says ..
Oakfield Avenue is an established, early 1960`s built, semi detached house with a block paved driveway and garage that is situated on the popular south side of town. It stands on a private, good sized southerly facing plot with attractive views to the rear over fields plus is well placed...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. The property benefits from a good location in a sought-after Hertfordshire town, with relatively easy access to transport and several highly-rated schools. The substantial garden offers potential for outdoor living, though it currently appears unkempt. However, the property requires significant modernisation. The interior photographs reveal dated finishes, a kitchen and bathroom in need of updating, and visible signs of potential damp. The absence of precise plot size and sqft data for comparable properties makes a definitive valuation difficult without a professional survey. While the list price seems consistent with other properties in the immediate area, potential buyers must factor in the renovation costs, which could significantly increase the overall project cost. Overall, the property is an investment that would benefit from careful consideration and a comprehensive property survey to assess all the costs and potential risks associated with its significant required refurbishment.
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
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,482.19
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 352,488.00 £Decreased by 23.33 %
- Est sale value
- 747,023.76 £Increased by 4.78 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,275.00 £/moDecreased by 12.25 %
- Est letting value
- 1,482.19 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.34 %Increased by 14.51 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshott School | Other Independent School | 0.37 KM | |
| Whitehill Junior School | Community School | Good | 0.66 KM |
| William Ransom Primary School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.84 KM |
| St Ippolyts Church Of England Aided Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.18 KM |
| St Andrew'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 1.22 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmead | £ 775,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Poplar Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Manor Crescent | £ 499,995 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Riddy Lane | £ 620,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cherry Tree Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin | 6086 | HIT | 1.45 KM |
| Letchworth Garden City | 6089 | LET | 5.59 KM |
| Stevenage | 6092 | SVG | 7.33 KM |
| Arlesey | 6171 | ARL | 9.54 KM |
| Baldock | 6084 | BDK | 9.96 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Avenue, Hitchin | £ 575,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.12 KM |
| Lindsay Avenue, Hitchin | £ 550,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
| Lindsay Avenue, Hitchin | £ 550,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
| Oakfield Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 | £ 475,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.16 KM |
| Oakfield Avenue, Hitchin, SG4 | £ 650,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.20 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 32 Oakfield Avenue | £ 250,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 22 Oakfield Avenue | £ 335,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 15 Oakfield Avenue | £ 400,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 17 Oakfield Avenue | £ 260,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 30 Oakfield Avenue | £ 470,000 | 0.10 KM |