Northumberland’s real estate scene in September witnessed interesting transactions, notably homes that sold below their initial listing prices.

Among the 244 residential properties changing hands, a select few stood out for their significant price differences, offering buyers advantageous deals in the market. Here’s an exclusive look at the top 10 homes that fetched prices notably lower than their initial asking rates.

The homes in the list below concern different types of property: terraced houses, semi-detached houses, detached houses and flats, where the deeds were filed with the Land Registry during the month of September, even if the properties may have been sold earlier.

10. £25,000 (3%) below asking – terraced house on Front Street

The sale of the terraced house at Front Street in Bamburgh was finalised on August 8. It was originally listed for £775,000 and was sold for £750,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 18 days, displaying a 3% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,857 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £404. The property consists of four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of G.

9. £25,000 (8%) below asking – semi-detached house on Thornhill Road

A semi-detached house at Thornhill Road in the NE20 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £295,000, it settled at £270,000, marking a 8% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of two months and four days. Covering 1,022 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £264. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was finalised on 31 July.

8. £25,000 (9%) below asking – detached house on Woodhorn Villa, Woodhorn Lane

This detached house at Woodhorn Villa, Woodhorn Lane has new owners. It was initially listed for £285,000 and settled at £260,000, undergoing a 9% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 624 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £417. The property has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C. The sale was settled on 1 August.

7. £25,000 (10%) below asking – terraced house on Springfield Terrace

Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and a F energy efficiency rating, this terraced house at Springfield Terrace in Haydon and Hadrian, changed hands. Originally listed for £240,000, it sold at £215,000 after a 10% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 29 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 25 July. The home has a living area of 1,550 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £139.

6. £30,000 (12%) below asking – semi-detached house on Mitford House

The sale of the semi-detached house in Mitford House was finalised on July 28. It was originally listed for £250,000 and was sold for £220,000 after it had been on the market for 15 days, displaying a 12% price reduction. The home has a living area of 893 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £246. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating.

5. £50,000 (10%) below asking – semi-detached house on The Oaks

Listed at £520,000, this detached house at The Oaks in the NE20 postcode area settled at £470,000 after one month and 12 days on the market, reflecting a 10% price reduction. Spanning 1,814 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £259. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 25 July.

4. £55,000 (12%) below asking – detached house on Main Street

This detached house at Main Street in the NE68 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £475,000 and settled at £420,000 after it had been on the market for five months and 18 days, undergoing a 12% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,496 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £281. The property has four bedrooms and four bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated F. The sale was completed on 8 August.

3. £90,000 (14%) below asking – detached house on Darras Road

Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, this detached house at Darras Road in the NE20 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £625,000, it sold at £535,000 after a 14% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 15 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 29 July. The home has a living area of 1,583 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £338.

2. £150,000 (13%) below asking – detached house on Western Way

Listed at £1,150,000, this detached house at Western Way in the NE20 postcode area settled at £1,000,000 after one month and 26 days on the market, reflecting a 13% price reduction. Spanning 3,143 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £318. With five bedrooms and five bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 5 August.

1. £500,000 (16%) below asking – detached house on Runnymede Road

A detached house at Runnymede Road in the NE20 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £3,100,000, it settled at £2,600,000, marking a 16% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for five months and eight days. Covering 7,500 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £347. The property comprises six bedrooms and five bathrooms, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating. The sale was settled on 25 July.