The property market in Tameside during March showcased compelling transactions, particularly homes that were successfully sold below their initial listing prices.
Within the 16 detached house transactions, a handful distinguished themselves with substantial price disparities, presenting buyers with advantageous opportunities in the market. Here are the top 10 homes that secured prices significantly below their initial asking rates.
The properties in the list below concern detached houses, where the deeds were filed with the Land Registry during the month of March, even if the properties may have been sold earlier.
£5000 (1%) below asking – Bardsley Gate Avenue, Stalybridge South
Listed at £435,000, this detached house at Bardsley Gate Avenue in the SK15 postcode area settled at £430,000, reflecting a 1% price reduction. Spanning 2,551 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £169. Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the transfer of ownership was completed on 23 January.
£5000 (1%) below asking – Vicarage Drive, Dukinfield Stalybridge
The sale of the house at Vicarage Drive in the SK16 postcode area was finalised on January 26. It was originally listed for £380,000 and was sold for £375,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 26 days, displaying a 1% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,140 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £329. The property comprises four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
£5000 (1%) below asking – Wynne Grove, Denton South
With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, this house at Wynne Grove in the M34 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £375,000, it sold at £370,000 after a 1% reduction in price after it had been on the market for nine months and 20 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 23 January. The home has a living area of 1,356 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £273.
£5000 (1%) below asking – Hardy Close, Dukinfield
This house at Hardy Close in the SK16 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £365,000 and settled at £360,000, undergoing a 1% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,237 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £291. The property consists of four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The sale was completed on 26 January.
£5000 (2%) below asking – Evesham Grove, Ashton Hurst
A house at Evesham Grove in the OL6 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £250,000, it settled at £245,000, marking a 2% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. Covering 785 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £312. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was settled on 16 January.
£10,000 below asking – Birtles Close, Dukinfield
A house at Birtles Close in the SK16 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £450,000, it settled at £440,000, marking a 2% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for four months and 18 days. Covering 1,388 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £317. The property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was finalised on 6 February.
£20,000 below asking – Cherry Grove, Dukinfield Stalybridge
Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom, this house at Cherry Grove in the SK15 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £235,000, it sold at £215,000 after a 9% reduction in price after it had been on the market for six months and 21 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 16 January. The home has a living area of 781 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £275.
£25,000 below asking – Dukes Platting, Ashton Hurst
Leading the pack is a property, selling for £300,000, marking the highest difference between the listing and the sold price in Tameside in March. It was initially listed for £325,000, which means the price was reduced by 8% when the transfer of ownership was settled on 28 January. The price per square foot ended up at £344. The 871 sqft house is located at Dukes Platting in the OL6 postcode area, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.