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

Among the 72 semi-detached houses changing hands, a select few stood out for 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 semi-detached houses, with their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of March, even if the sales were conducted earlier.

£10,000 (2%) below asking – Hazel Road, Altrincham

The sale of the house at Hazel Road in the WA14 postcode area was finalised on January 16. It was originally listed for £625,000 and was sold for £615,000 after it had been on the market for 11 months and two days, displaying a 2% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,490 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £413. The property consists of four bedrooms.

£10,000 (3%) below asking – Manor Avenue, St Mary’s

With three bedrooms and one bathroom, this house in Manor Avenue in the M33 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £380,000, it sold at £370,000 after a 3% reduction in price after it had been on the market for one month and 20 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 5 February. The home has a living area of 925 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £400.

£12,500 below asking – Glebelands Road, Ashton upon Mersey

The sale of the house at Glebelands Road in the M33 postcode area was finalised on February 20. It was originally listed for £415,000 and was sold for £402,500 after it had been on the market for eight months and 24 days, displaying a 3% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,140 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £353. The property offers three bedrooms.

£13,500 below asking – Railway Road, Gorse Hill

A house at Railway Road in the M32 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £290,000, it settled at £276,500, marking a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for five months and one day. Covering 1,216 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £227. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was settled on 29 January.

£24,000 below asking – Bromley Road, Brooklands

This house at Bromley Road in the M33 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £495,000 and settled at £471,000, undergoing a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,087 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £433. The property comprises four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was settled on 13 February.

£25,000 (3%) below asking – Western Road, Flixton

Listed at £825,000, this detached house at Western Road in the M41 postcode area settled at £800,000 after three months and 13 days on the market, reflecting a 3% price reduction. Spanning 2,594 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £308. Featuring five bedrooms and two bathrooms, the transfer of ownership was completed on 13 February.

£25,000 (11%) below asking – Forest Gardens, Bucklow-St Martins

With three bedrooms and one bathroom, this house at Forest Gardens in the M31 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £220,000, it sold at £195,000 after a 11% reduction in price after it had been on the market for five months and 29 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 6 February. The home has a living area of 721 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £270.

£26,500 below asking – Walton Road, Brooklands

A house at Walton Road in the M33 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £475,000, it settled at £448,500, marking a 6% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of one month and six days. Covering 1,130 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £397. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was completed on 23 January.

£28,000 below asking – Kingsley Road, Timperley

The sale of the house at Kingsley Road in the WA15 postcode area was finalised on January 30. It was originally listed for £525,000 and was sold for £497,000, displaying a 5% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,690 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £294. The property consists of four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

£43,725 below asking – Gladstone Road, Altrincham

Topping the list is a property that commenced its listing at £487,500, and sold for £443,775, leading the pack in terms of the highest difference between the listing and sold price in Trafford in March. It underwent a 9% price reduction to attain its eventual selling price. Calculating at £476 per square foot, this 932-square-foot house is located at Gladstone Road in the WA14 postcode area. The transfer of ownership was completed on 6 February, after it had been on the market for one month and 27 days. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom.