Sold STC Detached

41 SEVERUS AVENUE

YORK, YORK YO24 4LX

3 beds 1 baths 111 m² Listed 17 Jul 2025 (-335d)

£499,000

Reduced on 8 Sep 2025

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (YO24 4LX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 41 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YORK YO24 4LX |
| Price | £499,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £490,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 28/02/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £2,013/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,675

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2618-3035-3202-8464-4200)

## Description

CHARMING DETACHED COTTAGE, WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

THREE BEDROOMS

SET BACK ON A GOOD PLOT

WORKSHOP AND POTTING SHED

DESIRABLE CUL DE SAC LOCATION, CLOSE TO ACOMB HIGHSTREET

GARDENS FRONT AND BACK WITH LANDSCAPED POND

VIEWING ESSENTIAL

A beautiful, characterful detached Edwardian farm cottage.  Severus Avenue is a quiet and leafy street, and this is one of the most desirable properties on the street. Thought to pre-date the rest of the street, this cottage enjoys a desirable location with Acomb Village local amenities on your doorstep.Easy access to the City Centre, York Railway Station (30 minutes walk) and York Outer Ring Road. The property is well presented and characterful throughout, with a solid fuel stove in the kitchen/diner. The accommodation briefly comprises of: rsitting room, open plan kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a spacious an modern family bathroom. Externally this home sits on a good size plot with mature gardens to the front and rear. A landscaped pond, workshop, coal store and potting shed are all to be found in the rear garden. **ENQUIRIES**

For all enquiries, viewing requests or to create your own listing please visit the Emoov website. If calling, please quote reference: S4929

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/164618849/317235) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/164618849/317236) - Energy Performance Certificate

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 41 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX | £490,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 57 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX | £430,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 67 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX | £373,000 | 13/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 17 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX | £360,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 63 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX | £385,000 | 08/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 59 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX | £420,000 | 08/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX | £420,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £398,000 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £483,154 (17 Detached, YO24, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +3.3%

## 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 York (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Detached House, Boroughbridge Road, YO26 | £1,395/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,395/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £174,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £139,500

*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 £1,395/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 29.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-735/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.1%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,495/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.1%
- **10y growth:** 5.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

111 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£490,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£4,495/m²

Local average

£483,154 (+3.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,984 of 33,755)

Street crime

228 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Heating: Gas, Double glazing
Garden: Front garden, Rear garden

Description

CHARMING DETACHED COTTAGE, WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND
THREE BEDROOMS
SET BACK ON A GOOD PLOT
WORKSHOP AND POTTING SHED
DESIRABLE CUL DE SAC LOCATION, CLOSE TO ACOMB HIGHSTREET
GARDENS FRONT AND BACK WITH LANDSCAPED POND
VIEWING ESSENTIAL

A beautiful, characterful detached Edwardian farm cottage. Severus Avenue is a quiet and leafy street, and this is one of the most desirable properties on the street. Thought to pre-date the rest of the street, this cottage enjoys a desirable location with Acomb Village local amenities on your doorstep.Easy access to the City Centre, York Railway Station (30 minutes walk) and York Outer Ring Road. The property is well presented and characterful throughout, with a solid fuel stove in the kitchen/diner. The accommodation briefly comprises of: rsitting room, open plan kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a spacious an modern family bathroom. Externally this home sits on a good size plot with mature gardens to the front and rear. A landscaped pond, workshop, coal store and potting shed are all to be found in the rear garden. ENQUIRIES

For all enquiries, viewing requests or to create your own listing please visit the Emoov website. If calling, please quote reference: S4929

Listed by

Chelmsford

Griffin Residential Limited

Reference: 164618849

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 29/02/2024

Expiry date: 28/02/2034

Current heating cost: £2,013/year

Potential heating cost: £1,166/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,675

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£490,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 57 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX	£430,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 67 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX	£373,000	13/06/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 17 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX	£360,000	24/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 63 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX	£385,000	08/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 59 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX	£420,000	08/12/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 23 SEVERUS AVENUE, YORK, YO24 4LX	£420,000	29/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £398,000 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.1%

10y growth 5.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): York. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3%

5y (index) 17.1%

10y (index) 39.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for York. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,060/mo

Realistic £1,178/mo

Optimistic £1,296/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → York.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for York: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View YO24 4LX

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Hacked Off	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Carr Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Sundeck	0.2 miles
Train station	Unknown	1.0 miles
Train station	Erskine Halt	1.1 miles
University	Design Centre	1.7 miles
University	York St John University	2.1 miles
Hospital	St Monicas Hospital	11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	76
Anti-social behaviour	48
Public order	21
Burglary	16
Shoplifting	16
Criminal damage and arson	13
Drugs	11
Other theft	10
Vehicle crime	5
Other crime	4
Robbery	4
Bicycle theft	2
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	228

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Poppleton Road Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2014
Carr Junior School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Oct 2023
Acomb Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 18 Oct 2023
St Paul's Nursery School	Nursery	0.5 miles	Good — 25 Jul 2018
Carr Infant School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 22 Mar 2017

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
3 Bed Detached House, Boroughbridge Road, YO26	£1,395/mo	3	0.58 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,395/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.28%

Max investor price (0.8%) £174,375

Target investor price (1%) £139,500

Gross yield 3.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 29.8×

Monthly cashflow £-735/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -6.1%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).