Top 10 property deals in Manchester, sold below asking price

Published Apr 13, 2025

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

Among the 87 terraced 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 in the list below concern terraced houses, where the deeds were filed with the Land Registry during the month of March, even if the properties may have been sold earlier.

150 Great Western Street

£5000 (3%) below asking – Great Western Street, Moss Side

A house at Great Western Street in the M14 postcode area changed hands. Initially listed for £200,000, it settled at £195,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of eight months and six days. Covering 1,130 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £173. The property offers three bedrooms. The sale was finalised on 9 February.

69 Cobden Street

£5000 (4%) below asking – Cobden Street, Harpurhey

The sale of the house at Cobden Street in the M9 postcode area was finalised on January 29. It was originally listed for £140,000 and was sold for £135,000 after it had been on the market for four months and 18 days, displaying a 4% price reduction. The home has a living area of NaN sqft and the price per sqft settled at £NaN. The property has two bedrooms.

23 Poplar Avenue

£10,000 (3%) below asking – Poplar Avenue, Levenshulme

This house at Poplar Avenue in the M19 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £350,000 and settled at £340,000 after it had been on the market for one month and four days, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,119 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £304. The property consists of four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was completed on 18 February.

219 Broom Lane

£10,000 (4%) below asking – Broom Lane, Levenshulme

Listed at £280,000, this detached house at Broom Lane in the M19 postcode area settled at £270,000 after two months and eight days on the market, reflecting a 4% price reduction. Spanning 1,388 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £195. Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom, the transfer of ownership was completed on 15 January.

49 Reddish Lane

£10,000 (6%) below asking – Reddish Lane, Gorton & Abbey Hey

A house at Reddish Lane in the M18 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £175,000, it settled at £165,000, marking a 6% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for seven months and 16 days. Covering 1,313 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £126. The property comprises three bedrooms. The sale was completed on 2 February.

28 Dollond Street

£14,000 below asking – Dollond Street, Harpurhey

With three bedrooms, this house at Dollond Street in the M9 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £139,000, it sold at £125,000 after a 10% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 28 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 3 February. The home has a living area of 742 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £168.

£15,000 below asking – Seddon Street, Levenshulme

Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, this house at Seddon Street in the M12 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £160,000, it sold at £145,000 after a 9% reduction in price. The transfer of ownership was completed on 9 February. The home has a living area of 570 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £254.

3 Brett Street

£27,000 (10%) below asking – Brett Street, Northenden

Listed at £270,000, this detached house at Brett Street in the M22 postcode area settled at £243,000 after one month and 20 days on the market, reflecting a 10% price reduction. Spanning 893 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £272. With two bedrooms and one bathroom, the transfer of ownership was completed on 6 February.

2 Elmswood Avenue

£27,000 (13%) below asking – Elmswood Avenue, Whalley Range

A house at Elmswood Avenue in the M14 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £210,000, it settled at £183,000, marking a 13% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for one month and 19 days. Covering 753 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £243. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was finalised on 6 February.

£30,000 below asking – Lambourne Close, Woodhouse Park

At the forefront of the list stands a property that sold for £160,000, representing the most substantial variance between the listing and final sale price in Manchester in March. The cost per square foot amounted to £179. It commenced its listing at £190,000, signaling a reduction in price by 16% to attain the eventual selling price. This house, spanning 893 square feet, is located at Lambourne Close in the M22 postcode area. The transfer of ownership was completed on 21 January, after it had been on the market for four months and 11 days. The property offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms.