# 3 bedroom town house for sale (ST17 9FY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 39 Melrose Avenue, Western Downs, Stafford, Staffordshire ST17 9FY | | Price | £89,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | ## Description You Need to Register to bid: auctionhammermidlands.co.uk Viewings listed below are pre booked, there is no need to book prior to attending 10.30am-10.50am 24th, 31st Jan and 7th Feb Live stream auction on 11TH FEBRUARY 2026 6:30PM START. Bidding will be available by either online bidding, telephone or proxy If you wish to bid, please register on line via the Auction Hammer website auctionhammermidlands.co.uk using the Register to Bid tab. A modern three bedroom Mid Town House requiring some selective updating, ideal for a FTB or downsizer. Residential for Improvement Live stream auction on 11TH FEBRUARY 2026 6:30PM START. Bidding will be available by either online bidding, telephone or proxy If you wish to bid, please register on line via the Auction Hammer website auctionhammermidlands.co.uk using the Register to Bid tab. A modern three bedroom Mid Town House requiring some selective updating, ideal for a FTB or downsizer. Located in the desirable area of Western Downs, close to nearby shops & amenities, and only a short drive into Stafford Town Centre and Mainline Railway Station **Ground Floor** Entrance Hall, Lounge/Diner (4.9m x 3.9m) Kitchen (3.2m x 2m) **First Floor** Bedroom One (3.8m x 3m), Bedroom Two (3.1m x 2m), Bedroom Three (2.2m x 1.8m), Bathroom (2m x 1.8m) **Outside** Gardens front and rear **Services** Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services. **Note** PROSPECTIVE BUYERS PLEASE NOTE We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others. **The Seller** The seller is a registered social landlord and is therefore prohibited from selling a property to anyone who is an employee or director of the seller, or was in the last 12 months an employee or director, or is a close relative of such a person or a agent on their behalf. **Tenure:** Freehold **EPC Rating:** C **Terms:** Guide Prices & Reserves Guides are provided as an indication of each seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide. Additional Fees Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. These include and are not limited to administration charges and buyer’s premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements. Plans, Maps and Photographs The plans, floorplans, maps, photograph’s and video tours published on our website and in the catalogue are to aid identification of the property only. The plans are not to scale and should not be relied upon. Consumer Protection Regulations 2008 Auction Hammer Midlands Property Auctions endeavour to make our sales details clear, accurate and reliable in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All references to planning, tenants, boundaries, potential development, tenure etc is to be superseded by the information contained in the legal pack. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary Planning, Building Regulation, or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Please note that in some instances the photographs may have been taken using a wide-angle lens. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property, and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller. Anti Money Laundering Regulations Intending buyers will be asked to produce identification documentation either as part of the bidder registration process of if they make an acceptable pre-auction offer, we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. **Administration Fee:** £1440 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts. **Buyer's Premium Fee:** £1140 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts. **Disbursements:** Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion. ## Property Photos - ![P1518441 T202508071832.jpg](/listings/photos/87429510/131608) - P1518441 T202508071832.jpg - ![Auction Hammer Midlands Matterport 3D Tour Slide T202508071832.jpg](/listings/photos/87429510/131609) - Auction Hammer Midlands Matterport 3D Tour Slide T202508071832.jpg - ![P1518463 T202508071833.jpg](/listings/photos/87429510/131610) - P1518463 T202508071833.jpg - ![P1518470 T202508071833.jpg](/listings/photos/87429510/131611) - P1518470 T202508071833.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan AH 39 Melrose Avenue Stafford T202508102209.jpg](/listings/photos/87429510/131612) - Floor Plan AH 39 Melrose Avenue Stafford T202508102209.jpg ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 126 TENNYSON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9SY | £147,500 | 31/01/2025 | Terraced | | 6 MILTON GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TR | £175,000 | 10/01/2025 | Terraced | | 6 MILTON GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TR | £96,000 | 12/12/2023 | Terraced | | 11 WORDSWORTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TU | £114,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced | | 126 TENNYSON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9SY | £120,000 | 14/07/2023 | Terraced | | 78 LILLESHALL WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9FD | £85,000 | 04/07/2023 | Terraced | | 2 LILLESHALL WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9FD | £125,000 | 18/04/2023 | Terraced | | 16 SPENSER CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TT | £140,000 | 05/04/2023 | Terraced | | 7 EASBY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9GD | £106,500 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced | | 71 TENNYSON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9SS | £125,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | 12 CAPE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9FL | £102,500 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced | | 16 HELFORD GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9BW | £250,000 | 28/06/2022 | Terraced | | 4 WATTS CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9WN | £175,000 | 24/06/2022 | Terraced | | 11 SPENSER CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TT | £123,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced | | 27 SYCAMORE LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TJ | £125,000 | 10/05/2022 | Terraced | | 12 CASTLE ACRE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9YU | £175,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced | | 34 MILTON GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TR | £166,000 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced | | 85 BAGOTS OAK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9SB | £150,000 | 12/11/2021 | Terraced | | 21 SYCAMORE LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TJ | £157,500 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced | | 14 SPENSER CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9TT | £145,000 | 25/08/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £140,150 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £205,098 (28 Terraced, ST17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -56.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £799/mo - **Realistic:** £888/mo - **Optimistic:** £977/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £88,800 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 5% - **10y growth:** 31.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 26.1% - **10y growth (index):** 54.9% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)