# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B62 9RN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 MERRIVALE ROAD, HALESOWEN, WEST MIDLANDS B62 9RN | | Price | £350,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 76 m² | | Last sold | £360,000 Jul 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 26/02/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,048/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,818 ### Recommendations - W (£800 - £1,200) - C (£15 - £30) - E (£45) - L (£1,500 - £2,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - X (£1,500) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2638-1094-7242-0457-5960) ## Description **Please quote reference AT0132** A truly exceptional four bedroom family home in the highly sought after Hurst Green, that has been extended to the rear to provide an incredible amount of living space. Merrivale Road is quietly tucked away & is blessed with an Ofsted outstanding nursery at the top of the road, several well regarded schools within catchment & it is so accessible, having bus routes close by & being able to walk to Rowley Regis Train Station & Hurst Green Park. Jump in the car & you can also reach junctions 2 & 3 of the M5 within a couple of minutes along with a cinema, Asda & Starbucks. This amazing family home is everything you could ever wish for with such a high quality, immaculate finish throughout. No expense has been spared by the current owners & it is just ready to move into. Being set over two floors, the ground floor comprises of a beautiful wide entrance hallway, separate front reception room with lovely bay window & a stunning ornate feature fireplace, fourth double bedroom on the right with its own ensuite shower room, leading into a magnificently large kitchen & family room which accommodates a beautiful fitted kitchen with kitchen island & breakfast bar,  also boasting space for an american fridge freezer & a large range style cooker. With room to spare it easily fits a sofa & dining table too where all of your friends & family can gather. For added convenience, there is also a separate utility area off the kitchen which also has a downstairs WC. On the first floor there are two traditional large double bedrooms with the master having fitted wardrobes, followed by a very generous third single bedroom that has plenty of space. The contemporary house bathroom is just stunning & has a bath with overhead shower, wash hand basin & centrally heated towel rail. Further, there is great loft access with built-in ladders that take you to the large useable loft space. To the rear there is an immaculately maintained, landscaped rear garden complete with a summerhouse at the end covering all bases for the most perfect family home! To book your viewing, please get in touch quoting reference AT0132. All interested parties who wish to make an offer will be required to show proof of ID, proof of funds including proof of deposit, mortgage in principle or proof of cash. We are also happy to assist people that require a mortgage so please get in touch with us & we will help you in any way we can. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360359) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360360) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360361) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360362) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360363) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360368) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360371) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360372) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360373) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360377) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360379) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360381) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360384) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360387) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360388) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360391) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360393) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360398) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360399) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360402) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360405) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360408) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360411) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360415) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360419) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360421) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/147341381/360423) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/147341381/360425) - Floorplan 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #14004010 - **Address:** 17 Merrivale Road, HALESOWEN, B62 9RN - **Certificate Issued:** 01/03/2020 - **Work Completed:** 12/02/2020 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 MERRIVALE ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9RN | £360,000 | 22/07/2024 | Terraced | | 17 MERRIVALE ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9RN | £118,000 | 15/07/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 40 MIDDLEFIELD AVENUE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9QL | £315,000 | 13/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | 16 LANSDOWNE ROAD, HURST GREEN, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9QT | £275,000 | 11/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 13 MAYFIELD ROAD, HURST GREEN, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9QN | £270,000 | 17/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 67 HURST GREEN ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9PT | £295,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 13 WILLOWSBROOK ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9RQ | £266,000 | 08/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 22 ROUNDHILLS ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9SB | £180,000 | 04/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 27 MERRIVALE ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9RL | £245,000 | 20/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 17 ROUND HILL TERRACE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9PU | £167,500 | 13/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 76 FIRTH PARK CRESCENT, HURST GREEN, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9PN | £245,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 82 WILLOWSBROOK ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9RF | £275,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 61 WILLOWSBROOK ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9RG | £275,000 | 26/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 78 FIRTH PARK CRESCENT, HURST GREEN, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9PN | £266,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 42 SUMMERFIELDS AVENUE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9NW | £375,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 15 MORAY CLOSE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9PP | £295,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 33 LANSDOWNE ROAD, HURST GREEN, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9QR | £230,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 FIRTH PARK CRESCENT, HURST GREEN, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9PG | £276,750 | 02/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 12 MERRIVALE ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9RN | £310,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 52 WESTFIELD ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9QA | £225,000 | 11/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 23 MORAY CLOSE, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9PP | £247,000 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 54 ROUNDHILLS ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9RY | £270,500 | 31/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 16 HURST GREEN ROAD, HALESOWEN, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, B62 9PS | £235,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £310,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £261,438 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £332,619 (39 Semi-detached, B62, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +5.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dudley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £762/mo - **Realistic:** £847/mo - **Optimistic:** £932/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Black Country (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £922/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Thomson Grove, B62 | £1,750/mo | 4 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,750/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £218,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £175,000 *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 £1,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £172/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 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:** £4,605/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 32.9% - **10y growth:** 95.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dudley; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.7% - **5y growth (index):** 24.8% - **10y growth (index):** 71.3% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 2 - **Risk:** In flood risk area - **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)