A property at Portofino, Marks Lane, Houghton Le Spring that sold for £585,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential properties recently sold in County Durham.

In total, 399 residential properties were registered as sold in the area in October, with an average price of £151,944. The average price per sqft ended up at £152.

The properties listed below encompass terraced houses, semi-detached houses, detached houses and flats, all of which had their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of October, irrespective of whether they were sold prior to this period.

10. £385,000 – detached house on Staithes Court

The 1,302 sqft detached house in Staithes Court in the SR7 postcode area has been sold. It was on the market for three months and 28 days. The transfer of ownership was settled on 10 September and the total purchase price was £385,000, £296 per sqft. The property has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

9. £400,000 – detached house on Warkworth Drive

A sale has been finalised for the detached house at Warkworth Drive in the DH2 postcode area. It was sold for £400,000 and the transfer of ownership was finalised on 26 August after it had been on the market for 21 days. The living area totals 1,356 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £295. The property consists of four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D.

8. £410,000 – detached house on The Moorlands

The sale of the detached house at The Moorlands has been finalised. It was sold for £410,000, and the date of transfer was 10 September after it had been on the market for five months and one day. The home has a living area of 1,237 sqft. The price per sqft was £331. The property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

7. £410,000 – detached house on Evergreen Court

A property in Evergreen Court in the DL15 postcode area has new owners. It sold for £410,000, and the transfer of ownership was completed on 29 August, after it had been on the market for 29 days. The detached house has a living area of 1,582 sqft, yielding a price per sqft of £259. The property comprises four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating.

6. £415,000 – terraced house on John Street

The 1,646 sqft terraced house at John Street in the DL12 postcode area has been purchased. The sale was settled on 3 September, with a total purchase price of £415,000, working out to £252 per sqft. The property’s energy efficiency is rated E.

5. £418,000 – detached house on Birch View

The sale of the detached house at Birch View in the DH2 postcode area has been finalised. It was sold for £418,000, and the sale date was 29 August after it had been on the market for 21 days. The home has a living area of 1,474 sqft. The price per sqft was £284. The property comprises five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating.

4. £425,000 – detached house on Chepstow Close

A property at Chepstow Close in Benfieldside has new owners. It sold for £425,000, and the transfer of ownership was completed on 8 September, after it had been on the market for three months and 16 days. The detached house has a living area of 1,453 sqft, yielding a price per sqft of £292. The property consists of four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D.

3. £425,000 – detached house on Danesmead

The 1,291 sqft detached house at Danesmead has been purchased. The sale was finalised on 5 September, with a total purchase price of £425,000, working out to £329 per sqft. The property holds a D energy efficiency rating.

2. £485,000 – detached house on Dalton Heights

The 1,657 sqft detached house in Dalton Heights in Deneside has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled on 21 August and the total purchase price was £485,000, £293 per sqft. The property has four bedrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

This is the most expensive detached house sale registered in October:

1. £585,000 – detached house on Portofino, Marks Lane, Houghton Le Spring

A sale has been finalised for the detached house at Portofino, Marks Lane, Houghton Le Spring. It was sold for £585,000 and the transfer of ownership was finalised on 18 September. The living area totals 1,550 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £377. The energy efficiency of the property is rated C.