Houghton Mansions, Dunstable
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Houghton Mansions, Dunstable

By Deakin-White

£ 160,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Deakin-White says ..

Central Dunstable - First Floor Split Level Maisonette - Two Double Bedrooms - Spacious & Bright Lounge - Eaves Space - Allocated Parking Houghton Mansions is ideally situated near the town center, within easy walking distance to local amenities, including schools, shops, and other everyday co...

Property Oracle says ..

This two-bedroom maisonette in Houghton Mansions, Dunstable, presents a mixed bag for potential buyers. Its location is a clear strength, offering proximity to schools like All Saints Academy Dunstable. This is particularly beneficial for families. The location also provides convenient access to local amenities and shops within Dunstable. However, the lack of outdoor space is a significant drawback, as is the relatively modest size of the property (965.20 sqft).

The interior of the property, as shown in the photos, appears reasonably well-maintained but could benefit from some modernisation and cleaning. The kitchen and bathroom seem functional but would likely benefit from updating, particularly the kitchen cupboards. The bedrooms, while functional, appear somewhat cluttered in the images and would benefit from a thorough cleaning and tidying to showcase the space. The living area appears reasonably sized but could use some staging to maximize its appeal.

The list price of £160,000 warrants further investigation and comparison to similar properties sold in the area. Given the lack of definitive data on local average price per sqft, a comprehensive valuation may be required to confirm whether this property presents good value for money. The absence of outdoor space might negatively impact its desirability for some buyers, potentially affecting the final sale price. Nevertheless, the location and interior condition, while needing some work, are likely sufficient to attract buyers within a defined target market, particularly those with an interest in Dunstable’s local amenities.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 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
1
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
965.20

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
270,833.00 £
Decreased by 7.85 %
from 293,902.00 £
Est sale value
446,887.60 £
Increased by 33.82 %
from 333,959.20 £
Average area rental value
1,149.00 £/mo
Decreased by 9.03 %
from 1,263.00 £/mo
Est letting value
965.20 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 965.20 £/mo
Est rental Yield
5.09 %
Decreased by 1.36 %
from 5.16 %
Crime Rate
17.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 17.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Deakin-White created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
All Saints Academy DunstableAcademy Sponsor LedRequires improvement0.35 KM
Westfield Nursery SchoolLocal Authority Nursery SchoolRequires improvement0.95 KM
Beecroft AcademyAcademy ConverterGood1.02 KM
Dunstable North Children'S CentreChildren's Centre1.02 KM
Ashton St Peter'S Va C Of E SchoolVoluntary Aided SchoolRequires improvement1.09 KM

Images

Front Kitchen Lounge Lounge Bathroom Bedroom Bedroom

Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
North Station Way £ 000.00 KM
Creasey Park Drive £ 000.00 KM
Panama Gardens £ 000.00 KM
Dog Kennel Walk £ 196,25000.00 KM
Dog Kennel Walk £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Leagrave1534LEA8.25 KM
Harlington (Bedfordshire)1533HLN8.54 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Houghton Mansions, Dunstable £ 160,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
Houghton Road, Dunstable £ 340,000BUY6 / 100.01 KM
Houghton Road, Dunstable £ 400,000BUY6 / 100.09 KM
Houghton Road, Dunstable £ 390,000BUY5 / 100.10 KM
High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire £ 350,000BUY7 / 100.14 KM

Nearby Properties

AddressPriceDistance
23a Houghton Road £ 145,0000.09 KM
17 Houghton Road £ 133,0000.09 KM
5 Houghton Road £ 230,0000.09 KM
21 Houghton Road £ 238,0000.09 KM
9 Houghton Road £ 213,5000.09 KM