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28 HARRIS AVENUE

CARDIFF, RUMNEY, CARDIFF CF3 1QE

3 beds 1 baths 947 sq ft Listed 26 Sep 2024 (-632d)

£220,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CF3 1QE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 28 HARRIS AVENUE, CARDIFF, RUMNEY, CARDIFF CF3 1QE |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 88 m² |
| Last sold | £220,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/09/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,241/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £7,175

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-2479-8410-2124-8251)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Calling out to first time buyers and family's looking for a home. This property is close to all amenities including shops, schools and local bus stops.

**DESCRIPTION**

Take a look at this three bedroom house for sale in Harris Avenue, this property would be perfect for a first time buyer or a family. It benefits from two reception rooms, utility room a conservatory and a large rear garden.

**Lounge** 13' 2" x 13'  max ( 4.01m x 3.96m max )

**Dining Room** 9' 9" x 7' 4" max ( 2.97m x 2.24m max )

**Utility Room** 14' 9" x 7' 4" max ( 4.50m x 2.24m max )

**Conservatory** 18' 9" x 9' 6" max ( 5.71m x 2.90m max )

**Bedroom 1** 12' 1" x 10' 8" max ( 3.68m x 3.25m max )

**Bedroom 2** 13' 2" x 12'  max ( 4.01m x 3.66m max )

**Bedroom 3** 8' 2" x 8' 2" ( 2.49m x 2.49m )

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER PETER ALAN NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/153050465/696751)

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/153050465/696752) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6611371
- **Address:** 28 Harris Avenue, Rumney, CF3 1QE
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/06/2009
- **Work Completed:** 01/06/2009
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 4 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 28 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QE | £220,000 | 10/01/2025 | Terraced |
| 28 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QE | £114,950 | 03/12/2010 | Terraced |
| 28 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QE | £80,000 | 22/05/2009 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 14 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QE | £203,100 | 16/08/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 30 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QE | £232,500 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 34 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QE | £200,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 RHYL ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NZ | £145,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QB | £190,000 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 39 LLANDUDNO ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3PD | £230,000 | 31/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 57 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QB | £210,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 45 LLANSTEPHAN ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3JA | £265,000 | 05/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £211,867 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £208,000 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £266,840 (57 Semi-detached, CF3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -17.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,041/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,157/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,273/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 Terraced House, Arlington Crescent, CF3 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Trowbridge Green, CF3 | £1,345/mo | 3 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ball Road, CF3 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.1 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,315/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £279/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.2%

*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:** £2,500/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.1%
- **10y growth:** 71.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cardiff; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.4%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

88 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£220,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£2,500/m²

Local average

£266,840 (-17.6%)

Street crime

227 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Council Tax Band - C
Driveway
Conservatory
Three double bedrooms
Large rear garden

Additional details

Parking: Off street
Garden: Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
Calling out to first time buyers and family's looking for a home. This property is close to all amenities including shops, schools and local bus stops.

DESCRIPTION
Take a look at this three bedroom house for sale in Harris Avenue, this property would be perfect for a first time buyer or a family. It benefits from two reception rooms, utility room a conservatory and a large rear garden.

Lounge 13' 2" x 13' max ( 4.01m x 3.96m max )

Dining Room 9' 9" x 7' 4" max ( 2.97m x 2.24m max )

Utility Room 14' 9" x 7' 4" max ( 4.50m x 2.24m max )

Conservatory 18' 9" x 9' 6" max ( 5.71m x 2.90m max )

Bedroom 1 12' 1" x 10' 8" max ( 3.68m x 3.25m max )

Bedroom 2 13' 2" x 12' max ( 4.01m x 3.66m max )

Bedroom 3 8' 2" x 8' 2" ( 2.49m x 2.49m )

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER PETER ALAN NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Rumney

Peter Alan - Connells

Reference: 153050465

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/09/2024

Expiry date: 20/09/2034

Current heating cost: £1,241/year

Potential heating cost: £1,072/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £7,175

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6611371

Property Details

Street: 28 Harris Avenue

Town: Rumney

Postcode: CF3 1QE

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 4 doors

Certificate Issued: 15/06/2009

Work Completed: 01/06/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

175% since 2009

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£220,000	+91.4%
Sold	03/12/2010 (15 years ago)	£114,950	+43.7%
Sold	22/05/2009 (17 years ago)	£80,000	—

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 14 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QE	£203,100	16/08/2023	Terraced
Same street 30 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QE	£232,500	15/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 34 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QE	£200,000	02/12/2022	Terraced
3 RHYL ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NZ	£145,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
65 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QB	£190,000	01/09/2022	Semi-detached
39 LLANDUDNO ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3PD	£230,000	31/01/2022	Semi-detached
57 HARRIS AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 1QB	£210,000	19/11/2021	Semi-detached
45 LLANSTEPHAN ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3JA	£265,000	05/07/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £211,867 (3 sales)

Area average: £208,000 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.1%

10y growth 71.7%

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

1y (index) 2.7%

5y (index) 23.7%

10y (index) 48.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,041/mo

Realistic £1,157/mo

Optimistic £1,273/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cardiff.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CF3 1QE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Shop	A1 Motorcare	0.4 miles
Shop	Phab Hair Care	0.5 miles
University	University of South Wales	2.7 miles
Train station	Heath High Level	2.8 miles
Train station	Heath Low Level	2.8 miles
University	Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama	3.3 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital	5.0 miles
Hospital	Llandough Hospital	5.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	79
Shoplifting	40
Anti-social behaviour	30
Public order	26
Criminal damage and arson	17
Vehicle crime	11
Other theft	8
Burglary	5
Drugs	4
Other crime	3
Possession of weapons	3
Robbery	1
Total incidents	227

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
Greenway Primary School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Eastern High	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St Illtyds R.C. High School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Rumney Junior School	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)
Rumney Infant School	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

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 Terraced House, Arlington Crescent, CF3	£1,300/mo	3	0.64 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Trowbridge Green, CF3	£1,345/mo	3	0.8 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ball Road, CF3	£1,300/mo	3	1.1 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,315/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.59%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 7.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14.1×

Monthly cashflow £279/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5.2%

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).