2 Bed Flat, Motivated Seller, Taunton, TA1 4LY, £140,000





ValuationFair Value
Sold Prices | £90K - £340K |
Sold Prices/m² | £1.6K/m² - £6.8K/m² |
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Square Metres | ~55.10 m² |
Price/m² | £2.5K/m² |
Value Estimate | £138,442£138,442 |
Cashflows
Cash In | |
Purchase Finance | MortgageMortgage |
Deposit (25%) | £35,000£35,000 |
Stamp Duty & Legal Fees | £8,500£8,500 |
Total Cash In | £43,500£43,500 |
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Cash Out | |
Rent Range | £750 - £1,300£750 - £1,300 |
Rent Estimate | £800 |
Running Costs/mo | £618£618 |
Cashflow/mo | £183£183 |
Cashflow/yr | £2,190£2,190 |
ROI | 5%5% |
Gross Yield | 7%7% |
Local Sold Prices
44 sold prices from £90K to £340K, average is £148.5K. £1.6K/m² to £6.8K/m², average is £2.5K/m².
Price | Date | Distance | Address | Price/m² | m² | Beds | Type | |
£180K | 07/23 | 0.13 mi | Flat 4, Blythe Court, Ferndown Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4TJ | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£182K | 01/23 | 0.13 mi | Flat 9, Blythe Court, Ferndown Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4TJ | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£129K | 08/21 | 0.14 mi | Flat 8, Sutherland Court, Windsor Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4LL | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£140K | 10/21 | 0.14 mi | Flat 5, Sutherland Court, Windsor Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4LL | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£170K | 12/23 | 0.14 mi | Flat 5, Sutherland Court, Windsor Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4LL | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£155K | 10/21 | 0.15 mi | Flat 2, Wiltshire Court, Wiltshire Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4JS | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£137K | 09/21 | 0.15 mi | Flat 44, Seville Court, Burchs Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4TR | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£139.9K | 11/20 | 0.16 mi | Flat 9, Claremont Court, Windsor Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4LP | £2,440 | 57 | 2 | Flat | |
£193K | 01/23 | 0.16 mi | Flat 9, Haseley Court, Ferndown Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4TL | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£180K | 02/24 | 0.16 mi | Haseley Court, Flat 11, Ferndown Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4TL | £3,214 | 56 | 2 | Flat | |
£130K | 08/21 | 0.18 mi | Flat 1, Minster Court, Windsor Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4LW | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£136K | 03/21 | 0.18 mi | Flat 8, Minster Court, Windsor Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4LW | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£175K | 10/23 | 0.18 mi | Flat 3, Essex Court, Essex Drive, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4JZ | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£168K | 04/23 | 0.18 mi | Flat 4, Minster Court, Windsor Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4LW | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£145K | 07/21 | 0.24 mi | 20, Chapman Court, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4YB | £2,889 | 50 | 2 | Flat | |
£187K | 02/21 | 0.52 mi | Flat 3, Wheatleigh House, Wheatleigh Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4QE | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£147K | 01/21 | 0.54 mi | Flat 31, Vivary Heights, Broadlands Rise, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4HL | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£168K | 07/23 | 0.54 mi | Flat 39, Vivary Heights, Broadlands Rise, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4HL | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£240K | 05/21 | 0.57 mi | Flat 50, Vivary House, Kinglake Drive, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3RR | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£152K | 08/23 | 0.6 mi | 66c, Deane Drive, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5PR | £2,533 | 60 | 2 | Flat | |
£200K | 03/23 | 0.66 mi | Flat 76, Sherford Lodge, Kinglake Drive, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3RR | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£225K | 02/21 | 0.66 mi | Flat 45, Vivary House, Kinglake Drive, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3RR | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£340K | 08/23 | 0.66 mi | Flat 19, Blagdon Lodge, Kinglake Drive, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3RR | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£200K | 10/23 | 0.73 mi | Compass Court, Flat 24, Compass Rise, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4PP | £2,410 | 83 | 2 | Flat | |
£219.9K | 03/23 | 0.73 mi | Flat 22, Compass Court, Compass Rise, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4PP | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£120K | 06/21 | 0.75 mi | Flat 2, Turkey Court, Vivary Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3JN | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£120K | 11/20 | 0.78 mi | 7a, Smithy, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5DT | £1,875 | 64 | 2 | Flat | |
£160K | 05/21 | 0.81 mi | Flat 4, Bath House Court, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4EQ | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£180K | 10/20 | 0.81 mi | Flat 8, Bath House Court, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4EQ | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£130K | 03/21 | 0.81 mi | Flat 6, Dovetail Court, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DF | £6,842 | 19 | 2 | Flat | |
£122K | 12/20 | 0.81 mi | Flat 8, Dovetail Court, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DF | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£105K | 06/21 | 0.81 mi | 11c, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DF | £1,584 | 66 | 2 | Flat | |
£130K | 06/21 | 0.83 mi | Flat 4, Dovetail Court, Park Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DF | £3,611 | 36 | 2 | Flat | |
£90K | 12/23 | 0.85 mi | Flat 13, Portland Grange, Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3PZ | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£105K | 08/23 | 0.85 mi | Flat 8, Portland Grange, Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3PZ | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£100K | 01/23 | 0.86 mi | Flat 1, Portland Grange, Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3PZ | £2,160 | 46 | 2 | Flat | |
£120K | 07/21 | 0.94 mi | Flat 6, Vivary Gate, Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3PX | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£160K | 05/23 | 0.94 mi | Flat 12, Vivary Gate, Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3PX | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£122K | 11/21 | 0.95 mi | Flat 28, Beech Court, Tower Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4BH | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£95K | 11/23 | 0.95 mi | Flat 43, Beech Court, Tower Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4BH | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£90K | 10/23 | 0.95 mi | Flat 7, Beech Court, Tower Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4BH | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£100K | 10/23 | 0.95 mi | Flat 44, Beech Court, Tower Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4BH | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£156K | 06/23 | 0.96 mi | 11, Haydon Close, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5HF | - | - | 2 | Flat | |
£150K | 03/23 | 0.96 mi | 8, Haydon Close, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5HF | £2,513 | 60 | 2 | Flat |
Local Rents
21 rents from £750/mo to £1.3K/mo, average is £1.1K/mo.
Rent | Date | Distance | Address | Beds | Type | |
£950 | 02/25 | 0.27 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£850 | 09/24 | 0.42 mi | Trull Road, TAUNTON | 2 | Flat | |
£1,200 | 03/25 | 0.45 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£1,050 | 09/24 | 0.48 mi | Galmington | 2 | Flat | |
£1,100 | 06/24 | 0.54 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£1,075 | 09/24 | 0.65 mi | Hilary Road, TAUNTON | 2 | Flat | |
£1,250 | 12/24 | 0.66 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£750 | 02/24 | 0.67 mi | - | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,050 | 09/24 | 0.68 mi | South View Terrace, Trull, TAUNTON | 2 | Flat | |
£1,200 | 09/24 | 0.79 mi | Westgate Street, Taunton, | 2 | Terraced House | |
£900 | 09/24 | 0.82 mi | Dovetail Court,park Street,taunton | 2 | Flat | |
£1,050 | 09/24 | 0.83 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£1,000 | 02/25 | 0.83 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£1,175 | 08/24 | 0.91 mi | - | 2 | Semi-Detached House | |
£1,200 | 01/25 | 0.91 mi | - | 2 | Semi-Detached House | |
£1,300 | 09/24 | 0.93 mi | Bishops Hull Hill, Bishops Hull, Taunton | 2 | Detached House | |
£995 | 09/24 | 0.94 mi | Hamwood, Taunton | 2 | Terraced House | |
£1,100 | 09/24 | 1.1 mi | - | 2 | Flat | |
£895 | 09/24 | 1.12 mi | Upper Wood Street, Taunton, TA1 | 2 | Terraced House | |
£900 | 09/24 | 1.23 mi | Richmond Road | 2 | Flat | |
£925 | 09/24 | 1.23 mi | Woodstock Road, Taunton, TA1 | 2 | Flat |
Local Area Statistics
Population in TA1 | 39,26539,265 |
Population in Taunton | 85,08885,088 |
Town centre distance | 1.25 miles away1.25 miles away |
Nearest school | 0.20 miles away0.20 miles away |
Nearest train station | 1.52 miles away1.52 miles away |
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Rental demand | Landlord's marketLandlord's market |
Rental growth (12m) | -4%-4% |
Sales demand | Seller's marketSeller's market |
Capital growth (5yrs) | +21%+21% |
Property History
Price changed to £140,000
January 8, 2025
Listed for £150,000
December 11, 2024
Floor Plans

Description
- Council Tax Band B, Leasehold - from 8 August 1975 to 21 December 2973 +
- We Have Been Told NO Ground Rent is Charged, Service Charge - £65pcm +
- NO CHAIN +
- Balcony Connecting To Living Room +
- Private Balcony For One of the Bedrooms +
- Fitted Kitchen +
- Fitted Bathroom +
- Fitted Wardrobes +
- Close Proximity to M5 Motorway +
- Viewing Advised +
This NO CHAIN apartment is in a great location. With surrounding fields, amenities and schools this would be a great first family home or investment opportunity. Do not miss out and call now to book your viewing!
This apartment is located in Taunton, encapsulated by unspoilt villages and sweeping countryside with a timeless charm, beautiful outdoors, vegetable patches blossoming and green parks like Victoria Park and Vivary Park offering peaceful retreats from the bustle of town. With close proximity to a range of amenities, schools, shopping facilities, food/drink establishments and more. The area also offers excellent road and transport links for travel both locally and further afield with the property being closely located to the M5 motorway providing effortless travel across the country from Exeter to Birmingham and then connects to the M6.
The accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming porch entrance, a spacious living room with access to a balcony overlooking greenery. You will also find a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances.
On the other side of the living room there are two well-proportioned bedrooms both boasting built in wardrobes and one offers its own access to a private balcony. And a three-piece bathroom with a tub-shower combination, a hand wash basin and a WC.
Externally, the property showcases surrounding community gardens, as well as a garage and off-road parking is available for 1 car.
This home is an excellent find. We anticipate a high amount of interest and as such we would recommend that any interested buyers inquire to arrange a viewing at the earliest convenience to ensure the opportunity is not missed.
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The details shown on this website are a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract or sales particulars. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, survey, enquiries or otherwise as to their correctness. We have not been able to test any of the building service installations and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check them before entering into any commitment. Further, any reference to, or use of any part of the properties is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. All photographs shown are indicative and cannot be guaranteed to represent the complete interior scheme or items included in the sale. No person in our employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
TENURE
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