# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (YO31 8HN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 FOUNTAYNE STREET, YORK, YORK YO31 8HN |
| Price | £395,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £395,000 Feb 2025 |

## Description

Located just off Haxby Road and within walking distance of York city centre, is this beautifully presented end Victorian terrace with the unique layout. Rare for properties of this age, this home offers a spacious plot with two forecourts and a large courtyard style garden to the rear with the added benefit of a larger than average garage. A much loved home for many years, this property has been well maintained throughout yet offers the scope for further modernisation and development (subject the relevant planning permissions). 

Internally the property offers an entrance hall with partial Victorian tile flooring and a deep under stairs cupboard. To the right is the principal reception room with a large bay window overlooking the front forecourt and central fireplace with shelving either side. Across the hall is the second reception room with a stunning Victorian stove set within the chimney breast and another bay window allowing light to flood through. Recently updated, the kitchen, which is set at the rear of the property, comprises the range of wall and base units, stylish worktops and integrated appliances. The ground floor accommodation is completed by another hall which provides access into the utility room/w.c. 

On the first floor are two spacious bedrooms and a three piece bathroom. To the front of the property is the principal bedroom with another Victorian fireplace and storage cupboard. There is another room on this floor can be utilised however the next owner wishes.

Outside the property offers two forecourts, a courtyard style garden and a garage with power and a small driveway to the front. On street parking is available on Fountayne Street and the neighbouring roads. 

A unique property for its style and age, early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that is on offer.

Council Tax Band - D

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/151991633/368088) - Floorplan
- ![Siteplan](/listings/photos/151991633/368089) - Siteplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/151991633/368090) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 FOUNTAYNE STREET, YORK, YO31 8HN | £395,000 | 10/02/2025 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 22 WALPOLE STREET, YORK, YO31 8NN | £248,500 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 71 VYNER STREET, YORK, YO31 8HR | £459,000 | 18/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 59 VYNER STREET, YORK, YO31 8HR | £400,000 | 13/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 68 FOUNTAYNE STREET, YORK, YO31 8HL | £495,000 | 11/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 2 MAPLEHURST AVENUE, YORK, YO31 8JA | £355,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 12 VYNER STREET, YORK, YO31 8HS | £395,000 | 24/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 68 VYNER STREET, YORK, YO31 8HS | £485,000 | 19/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 WHITE CROSS ROAD, YORK, YO31 8JR | £330,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 WHITE CROSS ROAD, YORK, YO31 8JR | £300,000 | 26/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 1 SCAIFE MEWS, YORK, YO31 8FH | £170,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 WALPOLE STREET, YORK, YO31 8NN | £195,000 | 21/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 WALPOLE STREET, YORK, YO31 8NN | £200,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 28 WHITE CROSS ROAD, YORK, YO31 8JR | £440,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 32 WHITE CROSS ROAD, YORK, YO31 8JR | £360,000 | 10/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 7 FOUNTAYNE STREET, YORK, YO31 8HN | £435,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 VYNER STREET, YORK, YO31 8HR | £467,000 | 06/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 MAPLEHURST AVENUE, YORK, YO31 8JA | £400,000 | 05/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 41 FOUNTAYNE STREET, YORK, YO31 8HN | £365,000 | 06/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 WALPOLE STREET, YORK, YO31 8NN | £180,000 | 21/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 SCAIFE MEWS, YORK, YO31 8FH | £295,000 | 13/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 WALPOLE STREET, YORK, YO31 8NN | £252,600 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 138 HAXBY ROAD, YORK, YO31 8JN | £375,000 | 18/01/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £400,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £340,105 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £357,971 (34 Terraced, YO31, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +10.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (York). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,060/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,178/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,296/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Teesside (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Detached House, Church Mews, YO31 | £1,800/mo | 2 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,800/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £39/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.4%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 29%
- **10y growth:** 54.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for York; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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