A 419 sqft property located at Alexandra Terrace, purchased for £35,000, claims the top spot among the most petite homes recently sold in County Durham.
In total, 399 residential properties were registered as sold in the area in October, with an average price of £151,944. The average price per sqft ended up at £152.
The properties outlined in the list below consist of terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and detached houses. Their deeds were formally recorded with the Land Registry during the month of October, even if the transactions were prior to this month.
10. 602 sqft – £163,000 – semi-detached house on High Riggs
The 602 sqft semi-detached house at High Riggs in Barnard Castle East has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled on 15 August and the total purchase price was £163,000, £271 per sqft. The energy efficiency of the property is rated D.
9. 602 sqft – £154,000 – semi-detached house on Northstead Drive
A sale has been finalised for the semi-detached house at Northstead Drive in Benfieldside. It was sold for £154,000 and the transfer of ownership was finalised on 5 September. The living area totals 602 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £256. The property’s energy efficiency is rated D.
8. 592 sqft – £138,000 – semi-detached house on Station Road
A property at Station Road in Brandon has new owners. It sold for £138,000, and the transfer of ownership was completed on 22 August. The semi-detached house has a living area of 592 sqft, yielding a price per sqft of £233. The property holds a D energy efficiency rating.
7. 592 sqft – £100,000 – semi-detached house on Dunelm Way
The sale of the semi-detached house at Dunelm Way in Leadgate and Medomsley has been finalised. It was sold for £100,000, and the sale date was 5 September. The home has a living area of 592 sqft. The price per sqft was £169. The property’s energy efficiency is rated C.
6. 559 sqft – £45,000 – terraced house on Meadow Avenue
The 559 sqft terraced house at Meadow Avenue in Blackhalls has been purchased. The sale was completed on 11 September, with a total purchase price of £45,000, working out to £81 per sqft. The property holds an E energy efficiency rating.

5. 548 sqft – £48,000 – flat on Aberfoyle Court
The 548 sqft flat in Aberfoyle Court in Stanley has been sold. It remained on the market for a duration of two months and 30 days. The transfer of ownership was settled on 18 September and the total purchase price was £48,000, £88 per sqft. The property consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the building has an energy efficiency rating of D.
4. 505 sqft – £157,500 – semi-detached house on Queens Head Wynd
A property at Queens Head Wynd in Barnard Castle East has new owners. It sold for £157,500, and the transfer of ownership was completed on 28 August. The semi-detached house has a living area of 505 sqft, yielding a price per sqft of £312. The energy efficiency of the property is rated E.
3. 495 sqft – £31,000 – flat on Addison Street
The sale of the flat at Addison Street in Crook has been finalised. It was sold for £31,000, and the date of transfer was 22 August. The home has a living area of 495 sqft. The price per sqft was £63. The building holds a D energy efficiency rating.
2. 462 sqft – £85,000 – semi-detached house on King Street
A sale has been finalised for the semi-detached house at King Street in Barnard Castle East. It was sold for £85,000 and the transfer of ownership was finalised on 12 September. The living area totals 462 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £184. The energy efficiency of the property is rated G.
This is the smallest property sale registered in October:

1. 419 sqft – £35,000 – terraced house on Alexandra Terrace
The 419 sqft terraced house at Alexandra Terrace in Trimdon and Thornley has been purchased. The sale was settled on 26 August, with a total purchase price of £35,000, working out to £84 per sqft after it had been on the market for three months and five days. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.