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

Out of the 69 terraced houses exchanging ownership, a select few captured attention due to noteworthy price differences from their listed price, providing buyers with advantageous deals in the market. Here is an overview of the top 10 homes that achieved prices notably below 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.

£5000 below asking – Reyner Street, Ashton St Michael’s

This house at Reyner Street in the OL6 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £140,000 and settled at £135,000, undergoing a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 699 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £193. The property offers two bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was finalised on 13 February.

£7000 below asking – Edge Lane, Droylsden West

Listed at £195,000, this detached house at Edge Lane in the M43 postcode area settled at £188,000 after 22 days on the market, reflecting a 4% price reduction. Spanning 893 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £211. Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, the transfer of ownership was completed on 23 January.

£8000 (3%) below asking – Boundary Green, Denton North East

With three bedrooms and one bathroom, this house at Boundary Green in the M34 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £250,000, it sold at £242,000 after a 3% reduction in price after it had been on the market for one month and four days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 13 February. The home has a living area of 796 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £304.

£8000 (5%) below asking – Sand Street, Dukinfield Stalybridge

A house at Sand Street in the SK15 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £155,000, it settled at £147,000, marking a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of eight months and 16 days. Covering 699 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £210. The property comprises two bedrooms. The sale was completed on 15 January.

£10,000 (3%) below asking – Stamford Street East, Ashton St Michael’s

This house at Stamford Street East in the OL6 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £290,000 and settled at £280,000 after it had been on the market for eight months and one day, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,614 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £173. The property has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The sale was finalised on 6 February.

£10,000 (5%) below asking – Thornley Lane South, Denton West

The sale of the house at Thornley Lane South in the SK5 postcode area was finalised on January 30. It was originally listed for £220,000 and was sold for £210,000, displaying a 5% price reduction. The home has a living area of 957 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £219. The property consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom.

£10,000 (5%) below asking – Vale Side, Mossley

Listed at £200,000, this detached house at Vale Side in the OL5 postcode area settled at £190,000 after one month and 20 days on the market, reflecting a 5% price reduction. Spanning 807 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £235. Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom, the transfer of ownership was completed on 28 January.

£20,000 below asking – Miller Street, St Peter’s

With two bedrooms and one bathroom, this house at Miller Street in the OL6 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £170,000, it sold at £150,000 after a 12% reduction in price. The transfer of ownership was completed on 19 January. The home has a living area of 904 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £166.

£25,000 (10%) below asking – Boundary Green, Denton North East

This house at Boundary Green in the M34 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £250,000 and settled at £225,000 after it had been on the market for one month and four days, undergoing a 10% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 667 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £337. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was settled on 23 January.

£25,000 (15%) below asking – Market Street, Longdendale

At the forefront of the list stands a property that sold for £140,000, representing the most substantial variance between the listing and final sale price in Tameside in March. The cost per square foot amounted to £140. It commenced its listing at £165,000, signaling a reduction in price by 15% to attain the eventual selling price. This house, spanning 1,001 square feet, is located at Market Street in the SK14 postcode area. The transfer of ownership was completed on 2 February. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom.