Manchester’s real estate scene in January witnessed interesting transactions, notably homes that sold below their initial listing prices.
Among the 101 terraced houses 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 properties listed below encompass terraced houses, all of which had their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of January, irrespective of whether they were sold prior to this period.

10. £8000 (3%) below asking – Stockport Road, Ardwick
With four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Stockport Road in the M13 postcode area, has been purchased. Originally listed for £300,000, it sold at £292,000 after a 3% reduction in price after it had been on the market for one month and 11 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 21 November. The home has a living area of 947 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £308.

9. £10,000 (4%) below asking – Kerscott Road, Brooklands
Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Kerscott Road in the M23 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £265,000, it sold at £255,000 after a 4% reduction in price after it had been on the market for four months and 25 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 14 November. The home has a living area of 731 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £349.

8. £15,000 (6%) below asking – Henderson Street, Levenshulme
This house at Henderson Street in the M19 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £245,000 and settled at £230,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 21 days, undergoing a 6% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,087 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £212. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was finalised on 24 November.

7. £18,000 (10%) below asking – Craig Road, Longsight
The sale of the house at Craig Road in the M18 postcode area was finalised on December 16. It was originally listed for £175,000 and was sold for £157,000 after it had been on the market for 21 days, displaying a 10% price reduction. The home has a living area of 656 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £239. The property comprises two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating.

6. £20,000 (5%) below asking – New Barns Avenue, Chorlton Park
A house at New Barns Avenue in the M21 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £395,000, it settled at £375,000, marking a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for 15 days. Covering 764 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £491. The property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C. The sale was finalised on 16 December.

5. £20,000 (8%) below asking – Rostron Street, Levenshulme
Listed at £260,000, this detached house at Rostron Street in the M19 postcode area settled at £240,000 after one month and four days on the market, reflecting a 8% price reduction. Spanning 711 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £338. With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 12 December.
4. £20,000 (8%) below asking – Henderson Street, Levenshulme
Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, this house at Henderson Street in the M19 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £250,000, it sold at £230,000 after a 8% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 30 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 12 December. The home has a living area of 957 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £240.

3. £30,000 (15%) below asking – Edith Avenue, Whalley Range
Listed at £200,000, this detached house at Edith Avenue in the M14 postcode area settled at £170,000 after 14 days on the market, reflecting a 15% price reduction. Spanning 753 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £226. Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 3 December.

2. £30,000 (17%) below asking – Parkin Street, Longsight
This house at Parkin Street in the M12 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £180,000 and settled at £150,000 after it had been on the market for two months and 10 days, undergoing a 17% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 678 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £221. The property consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of F. The sale was completed on 11 December.

1. £95,000 (16%) below asking – Selborne Road, Chorlton
The sale of the house at Selborne Road in the M21 postcode area was finalised on November 21. It was originally listed for £585,000 and was sold for £490,000 after it had been on the market for 21 days, displaying a 16% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,367 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £358. The property offers four bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D.