# 3 bedroom town house for sale (YO26 5SX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 41 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YORK YO26 5SX | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 110 m² | | Last sold | £320,000 Jul 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 07/07/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,012/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/2914-1296-1115-1131-1431) ## Description CHECK OUT MY INTERACTIVE 360 VIRTUAL TOUR THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS - TWO EN-SUITES - FURTHER SHOWER ROOM - SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM - GARAGE - VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION Indigo Greens are delighted to offer to the market this well proportioned three double bedroom family home which is set over three floors to the west side of the city off Boroughbridge Road. The well proportioned and flexible living accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance Hall with storage cupboard, Utility Room, ground floor Shower Room, versatile Bedroom 3/Office, first floor landing, Lounge, full width Kitchen/Diner, second floor landing, two further double Bedrooms, both with En-Suite facilities, including a recently fitted Bathroom to Bedroom 1. To the outside is an enclosed south facing garden to the rear with sitting area whilst to the front is a driveway providing off street parking which leads to the internal garage. There is also an external storage cupboard which is useful for bins or recycling boxes. The property has access to fibre optic broadband which makes it a viable option for people looking at working from home. An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and flexibility on offer. Simon Says "These townhouses that are set over 3 floors offer some of the most practical and versatile living accommodations in the city... Each bedroom has access to a bathroom and can take a double bed. There is also a south facing garden!" The following information was supplied by the vendors at the time of listing to comply with the updated Consumer Protection Regulations as required by all Estate Agents. We recommend that a buyer conducts their own due diligence at the earliest possible time when looking to purchase any property. If you have any further questions about the property, please contact a member of our team at Indigo Greens as we are happy to help. Council Tax Band: D Local Authority: City of York Council Parking: Driveway Construction Type: Standard Cavity Brick Is the property a listed building? No Known Planning Permissions locally: None know to the vendor at the time of listing Are there any restrictions such as restrictive covenants or is the property in a conservation area or area of outstanding natural beauty? None know to the vendor at the time of listing Are there any private rights of way such as easements, servitudes, or wayleaves? None know to the vendor at the time of listing Are there any public rights of way across the property or its boundary? None know to the vendor at the time of listing Source of heating: Mains Gas Electricity: Mains supplied Water: Mains Supplied - On a water meter Sewerage: Mains Supplied Broadband connection: Fibre Mobile signal/coverage: No known issues to the vendors at the time of listing - Please visit the Ofcom website for more details if required. Flood Risk: No known flooding Flood Defences: None Required Accessibility: No Adaptions **Entrance Hall: **Entrance door, tiled flooring, power points, radiator, storage cupboard, airing cupboard **Utility Room: **Base units with sink and drainer unit, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer, tiled flooring, power points, radiator, extractor fan, entrance door **Bedroom 3/Office: **Upvc double glazed windows and, carpet, power points, radiator **Shower Room: **A three piece white suite comprising walk in mains shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, tiled flooring, radiator, extractor fan **First Floor Landing: **Staircase, carpet, power points **Lounge: **Upvc double glazed windows, electric fire, engineered wood flooring, TV point, power points, radiators **Kitchen/Diner: **A range of wall and base units, sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, integral electric oven with gas hob and extractor hood, space for dishwasher, Upvc double glazed windows, radiator **Second Floor Landing: **Loft access, carpet, power points **Bedroom 1: **Upvc double glazed windows, fitted wardrobes, carpet, power points, radiator **En-Suite Bathroom: **A recently fitted three piece white suite comprising panelled bath with rainfall mains shower, wash hand basin, WC, tiled flooring, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, spotlights **Bedroom 2: **Upvc double glazed windows, fitted wardrobes, carpet, power points, radiator **En-Suite Shower: **A three piece white suite comprising walk in mains shower (currently disconnected) wash hand basin with base unit, WC, carpet, extractor fan, radiator **Outside: **An attractive and well enclosed garden laid to lawn with bushes and borders as well as a paved sitting area. To the front is a driveway that leads to internal garage as well as an external storage cupboard ## Property Photos - ![Lounge (2)](/listings/photos/157101458/384581) - Lounge (2) - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/157101458/384583) - Kitchen - ![Lounge (1)](/listings/photos/157101458/384587) - Lounge (1) - ![Kitchen/Diner (1)](/listings/photos/157101458/384591) - Kitchen/Diner (1) - ![Diner](/listings/photos/157101458/384593) - Diner - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/157101458/384601) - Bedroom 1 - ![En-Suite Bath](/listings/photos/157101458/384603) - En-Suite Bath - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/157101458/384605) - Bedroom 2 - ![En-Suite Shower](/listings/photos/157101458/384611) - En-Suite Shower - ![Bedroom 3/Study](/listings/photos/157101458/384612) - Bedroom 3/Study - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/157101458/384618) - Shower Room - ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/157101458/384621) - Utility Room - ![Landing](/listings/photos/157101458/384623) - Landing - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/157101458/384624) - Entrance Hall - ![Garden (1)](/listings/photos/157101458/384625) - Garden (1) - ![Garden (2)](/listings/photos/157101458/384627) - Garden (2) - ![Front External](/listings/photos/157101458/384629) - Front External ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan 1](/listings/photos/157101458/384630) - Floor Plan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/157101458/384632) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 41 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £320,000 | 14/07/2025 | Terraced | | 41 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £237,000 | 18/03/2016 | Terraced | | 41 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £209,995 | 17/12/2004 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 DUCHESS MEWS, YORK, YO26 5TA | £350,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 93 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £330,000 | 29/11/2023 | Terraced | | 30 MONARCH WAY, YORK, YO26 5TB | £350,000 | 19/10/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 9 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £183,500 | 15/09/2023 | Flat | | 8 DUCHESS MEWS, YORK, YO26 5TA | £285,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced | | 22 DUCHESS MEWS, YORK, YO26 5TA | £340,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 55 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £320,000 | 23/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 15 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £350,000 | 23/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 9 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £169,995 | 30/06/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 89 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £302,000 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 27 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £278,500 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced | | 29 MONARCH WAY, YORK, YO26 5TB | £280,000 | 20/04/2022 | Terraced | | 25 MONARCH WAY, YORK, YO26 5TB | £260,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced | | 23 MONARCH WAY, YORK, YO26 5TB | £175,000 | 07/02/2022 | Terraced | | 12 DUCHESS MEWS, YORK, YO26 5TA | £285,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 11 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SX | £165,000 | 03/09/2021 | Flat | | 52 PRINCESS DRIVE, YORK, YO26 5SY | £310,000 | 28/06/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £262,374 (8 sales) **Area average:** £292,778 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £281,725 (22 Terraced, YO26, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +15.4% ## 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 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,395/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (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:** 5.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-49/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.6% *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:** £2,955/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30.6% - **10y growth:** 49.4% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)