# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (B27 7BJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 287 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, BIRMINGHAM, ACOCKS GREEN, WEST MIDLANDS B27 7BJ | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 95 m² | | Last sold | £235,000 Mar 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 15/10/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £781/year ### Recommendations - Q (14,000) - W1 (1,200) - E (45) - N (6,000) - O3 (1,400) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9468-9938-7230-3595-6970) ## Description An extended semi detached property in need of internal refurbishment and offered with no upward chain.  Three bedrooms, living room, extended lounge dining room to rear, kitchen, guest WC, family bathroom, rear garden and off road parking The property is set back from the road behind a tarmacadam driveway extending to gated side access through to the rear garden and storm porch with wooden single glazed front door leading into:**Entrance Hall** With obscure UPVC double glazed window to the side, stairs leading off to the first floor, radiator and door to:**Guest WC** Having an obscure double glazed window to the side, low level flush toilet and wash hand basin, cupboard housing the electric consumer board**Lounge to Front** - 3.28m x 3.25m (10'9" x 10'8") Having a single glazed hardwood framed bay window to the front elevation, radiator, tiled fireplace and tiled hearth, corniced coving and electric power points**Extended Lounge Diner to Rear** - 7.06m x 4.32m (23'2" x 14'2") Having an under-stairs storage cupboard housing the Worcester Bosch central heating boiler, laminate flooring, brick built fireplace with wooden plinth over, wall lighting, two ceiling light points, two radiators, UPVC double glazed aluminium sliding patio doors to the rear garden and door through to**Kitchen** - 4.93m x 1.73m (16'2" x 5'8") Requiring refurbishment and currently having a range of wall, drawer and base units with laminate work surface over, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, tiling to floor, radiator, ceiling light, obscure single glazed window to the side elevation and single glazed door to rear garden with matching window to side**Accommodation On The First Floor** **Landing ** Having an obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, over-stairs storage cupboard and doors off to:**Bedroom One to Rear** - 4.57m x 2.97m (15'0" x 9'9") Having a double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light point and central heating radiator **Bedroom Two to Front** - 3.43m x 2.87m (11'3" x 9'5") Have a UPVC duple glazed window to the front elevation, wood effect laminate flooring and radiator**Bedroom Three to Front** - 2.44m x 2.26m (8'0" x 7'5") Having a double glazed window to the front elevation with secondary glazing, wood effect laminate flooring and radiator**Bathroom ** - 2.06m x 2.03m (6'9" x 6'8") Having a white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with electric Triton shower over, low level flush toilet and pedestal wash hand basin, chrome ladder radiator, tiling to walled areas, tiling to floor, extractor, ceiling light and a UPVC double glazed obscure window to the rear elevation **Rear Garden** Being mainly laid to lawn with block paved patio area, centralised pathway leading to rear, timber framed shed, gated side access, hedgerow borders and fencing**Tenure** We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold, but are awaiting confirmation from the vendor's solicitor. We would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their own solicitor or legal representative. EPC supplied by vendor. Current council tax band – B**Property Mis-Descriptions Act:** SMART HOMES have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services mentioned and do not by these Particulars or otherwise verify or warrant that they are in working order.  All measurements listed are given as an approximate guide and must be carefully checked by and verified by any Prospective Purchaser. These particulars form no part of any sale contract.  Any Prospective Purchaser should obtain verification of all legal and factual matters and information from their Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Surveyors as appropriate. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642783) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642784) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642785) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642786) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642787) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642788) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642789) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642790) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642791) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642792) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642793) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642794) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642795) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642796) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156794522/1642797) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/156794522/1642798) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/156794522/1642799) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 287 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BJ | £235,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 287 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BJ | £171,000 | 21/12/2015 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 85 SHIRLEY ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7NB | £310,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 127 CIRCULAR ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BZ | £259,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 135 CIRCULAR ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BZ | £198,500 | 31/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | 255 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BH | £350,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 8 ANSON GROVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7DS | £240,000 | 04/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 307 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7DT | £156,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 330 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7DR | £250,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 220 DOLPHIN LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BL | £220,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 STARCROSS ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BP | £200,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 226 POOL FARM ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7EU | £215,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 295 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BJ | £290,000 | 20/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 BOTTEVILLE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7YE | £405,000 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 52 THORNFIELD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7EB | £225,000 | 06/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 WILDFELL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7DY | £208,000 | 16/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 271 OLTON BOULEVARD EAST, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BJ | £205,000 | 15/10/2021 | Terraced | | 1 BOTTEVILLE GARDENS, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BF | £265,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 5 WILDFELL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7DU | £172,500 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 92 CIRCULAR ROAD, ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B27 7BZ | £203,000 | 26/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £247,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £242,313 (16 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £262,873 (26 Semi-detached, B27, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -8.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Birmingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £981/mo - **Realistic:** £1,090/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,199/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £109,000 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,526/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.6% - **10y growth:** 58.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Birmingham; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 18.2% - **10y growth (index):** 57.5% ## 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)