Sold STC Terraced

61 LONGFIELD ROAD

DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 0HU

2 beds 1 baths 786 sq ft Listed 12 Aug 2022 (-1438d)

£95,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (DL3 0HU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 61 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 0HU |
| Price | £95,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 73 m² |
| Last sold | £100,000 Dec 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 14/08/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £651/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/2187-9017-7801-7941-5116)

## Description

** TWO RECEPTION ROOMS **  ** LARGE GARDEN **  ** GARAGE **

** POPULAR HARROWGATE HILL AREA **  ** CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES **

Deceptively spacious two bedroom property situated in the ever popular Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington.  The property, which benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing lies within easy reach of the town centre, good schooling and has excellent transport links to the A1(M), A66 and railway station.

In our opinion the property would be ideally suited to a first time buyer, smaller family or would make an ideal investment opportunity.

GROUND FLOOR

A spacious hallway leading into a light and bright lounge featuring gas fire and bay window.  The large dining room with laminate flooring features French doors leading out to the garden and benefits from having a large under stairs storage cupboard and ample space for a dining table.  The well proportioned kitchen features a range of wall and base units, space for a cooker, fridge freezer and washing machine.  A rear lobby with a further storage cupboards leads to the well appointed bathroom comprising of a bath with overhead shower, wash hand basin and w.c.

FIRST FLOOR

A landing area with loft access. Two spacious, light and airy double bedrooms both benefitting from built in storage.

EXTERNALLY

A small courtyard area with Summerhouse leads to a large South facing enclosed rear garden which is laid to lawn with borders.  There is a large garage with up and over door located at the end of the garden which benefits from a separate workshop/storage area and rear door.

Please Note: Council tax band A.  Freehold basis.

**Entrance Hallway** -

**Lounge** - 2.95mx3.12m plus bay (9'8x10'3 plus bay) -

**Dining Room** - 3.99mx3.15m (13'1x10'4) -

**Kitchen** - 1.98mx3.35m (6'6x11') -

**Rear Lobby** -

**First Floor Landing** -

**Bedroom** - 3.15mx3.99m (10'4x13'1) -

**Bedroom** - 3.20mx3.99m (10'6x13'1) -

**Bathroom/W.C.** - 1.65mx1.96m (5'5x6'5) -

**Front External** -

**Rear Garden** -

## Property Photos

- ![FRONT EXTERNAL](/listings/photos/126011861/1317442) - FRONT EXTERNAL
- ![ENTRANCE HALLWAY](/listings/photos/126011861/1317444) - ENTRANCE HALLWAY
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/126011861/1317445) - LOUNGE
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/126011861/1317447) - LOUNGE
- ![DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/126011861/1317449) - DINING ROOM
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317451) - KITCHEN
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317453) - KITCHEN
- ![FIRST FLOOR LANDING](/listings/photos/126011861/1317455) - FIRST FLOOR LANDING
- ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/126011861/1317457) - BEDROOM
- ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/126011861/1317459) - BEDROOM
- ![BATHROOM/W.C.](/listings/photos/126011861/1317461) - BATHROOM/W.C.
- ![BATHROOM/W.C.](/listings/photos/126011861/1317463) - BATHROOM/W.C.
- ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317465) - REAR GARDEN
- ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317467) - REAR GARDEN
- ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317469) - REAR GARDEN
- ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317471) - REAR GARDEN
- ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317472) - REAR GARDEN
- ![IMG_6814.JPG](/listings/photos/126011861/1317473) - IMG_6814.JPG
- ![IMG_6817.JPG](/listings/photos/126011861/1317474) - IMG_6817.JPG

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/126011861/1317475) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #142246
- **Address:** 61 Longfield Road, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/12/2002
- **Work Completed:** 13/09/2002
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #17278161
- **Address:** 61 Longfield Road, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/05/2026
- **Work Completed:** 22/04/2026
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 61 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £100,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 61 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £70,000 | 22/04/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 116 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £123,000 | 28/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 50 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD | £76,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 92 THOMPSON STREET WEST, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HQ | £105,000 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 4 VAUGHAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HA | £80,000 | 10/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 44 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HE | £105,000 | 14/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 98 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £66,500 | 31/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 33A BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HE | £130,000 | 21/03/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 75 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £109,000 | 28/08/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 69 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £120,000 | 04/07/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 39 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £91,700 | 23/02/2024 | Terraced |
| 8 GARDEN PLACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HF | £57,000 | 14/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 68 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £75,000 | 06/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 463 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3BN | £144,000 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 104 BENSHAM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3DQ | £85,000 | 30/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 1 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD | £75,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 54 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY | £80,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 54 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY | £78,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 443 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3BN | £159,000 | 25/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 165 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HS | £99,000 | 17/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 11C LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ET | £84,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 75 BENSHAM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3DF | £137,500 | 14/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 108 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £82,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ET | £83,500 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 45 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £62,500 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 29 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £110,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 51 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £65,000 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 43 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £96,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £66,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £90,025 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £96,225 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £112,729 (76 Terraced, DL3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -15.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £608/mo
- **Realistic:** £676/mo
- **Optimistic:** £744/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Darlington (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Locomotive St, DL1 | £650/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.68% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £81,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £65,000

*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 £650/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £186/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.1%

*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:** £1,301/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -24.8%
- **10y growth:** 30.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Darlington; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 38.2%

## 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)

FRONT EXTERNAL ENTRANCE HALLWAY LOUNGE LOUNGE DINING ROOM KITCHEN KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR LANDING BEDROOM BEDROOM BATHROOM/W.C. BATHROOM/W.C. REAR GARDEN REAR GARDEN REAR GARDEN REAR GARDEN REAR GARDEN IMG_6814.JPG IMG_6817.JPG

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£100,000 Dec 2022

Price per m²

£1,301/m²

Local average

£112,729 (-15.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,382 of 33,755)

Street crime

192 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two reception rooms
Garage
Rear garden
uPVC double glazing
Gas central heating
Council Tax Band A
Easy reach local amenities
Good transport links
Ideal first time buy

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

TWO RECEPTION ROOMS LARGE GARDEN GARAGE
POPULAR HARROWGATE HILL AREA CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES

Deceptively spacious two bedroom property situated in the ever popular Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington. The property, which benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing lies within easy reach of the town centre, good schooling and has excellent transport links to the A1(M), A66 and railway station.

In our opinion the property would be ideally suited to a first time buyer, smaller family or would make an ideal investment opportunity.

GROUND FLOOR
A spacious hallway leading into a light and bright lounge featuring gas fire and bay window. The large dining room with laminate flooring features French doors leading out to the garden and benefits from having a large under stairs storage cupboard and ample space for a dining table. The well proportioned kitchen features a range of wall and base units, space for a cooker, fridge freezer and washing machine. A rear lobby with a further storage cupboards leads to the well appointed bathroom comprising of a bath with overhead shower, wash hand basin and w.c.

FIRST FLOOR
A landing area with loft access. Two spacious, light and airy double bedrooms both benefitting from built in storage.

EXTERNALLY
A small courtyard area with Summerhouse leads to a large South facing enclosed rear garden which is laid to lawn with borders. There is a large garage with up and over door located at the end of the garden which benefits from a separate workshop/storage area and rear door.

Please Note: Council tax band A. Freehold basis.

Entrance Hallway -

Lounge - 2.95mx3.12m plus bay (9'8x10'3 plus bay) -

Dining Room - 3.99mx3.15m (13'1x10'4) -

Kitchen - 1.98mx3.35m (6'6x11') -

Rear Lobby -

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom - 3.15mx3.99m (10'4x13'1) -

Bedroom - 3.20mx3.99m (10'6x13'1) -

Bathroom/W.C. - 1.65mx1.96m (5'5x6'5) -

Front External -

Rear Garden -

Listed by

Darlington

SMITH & FRIENDS ESTATE AGENTS LTD

Reference: 126011861

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/08/2022

Expiry date: 14/08/2032

Current heating cost: £651/year

Potential heating cost: £513/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,500

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
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)

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #142246

Property Details

Street: 61 Longfield Road

Town: DARLINGTON

Postcode: DL3 0HU

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 03/12/2002

Work Completed: 13/09/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #17278161 Recent

Property Details

Street: 61 Longfield Road

Town: DARLINGTON

Postcode: DL3 0HU

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 10/05/2026

Work Completed: 22/04/2026

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

43% since 2015

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/12/2022 (3 years ago)	£100,000	+42.9%
Sold	22/04/2015 (11 years ago)	£70,000	—

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
116 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER	£123,000	28/01/2026	Terraced
50 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD	£76,000	09/01/2026	Terraced
92 THOMPSON STREET WEST, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HQ	£105,000	05/01/2026	Terraced
4 VAUGHAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HA	£80,000	10/11/2025	Terraced
44 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HE	£105,000	14/08/2025	Terraced
98 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER	£66,500	31/03/2025	Terraced
33A BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HE	£130,000	21/03/2025	Terraced
Same street 75 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU	£109,000	28/08/2024	Terraced
Same street 69 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU	£120,000	04/07/2024	Terraced
Same street 39 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU	£91,700	23/02/2024	Terraced
8 GARDEN PLACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HF	£57,000	14/11/2023	Terraced
68 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER	£75,000	06/11/2023	Terraced
463 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3BN	£144,000	06/10/2023	Terraced
104 BENSHAM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3DQ	£85,000	30/08/2023	Terraced
1 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD	£75,000	25/08/2023	Terraced
54 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY	£80,000	28/07/2023	Terraced
54 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY	£78,000	28/07/2023	Terraced
443 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3BN	£159,000	25/05/2023	Terraced
165 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HS	£99,000	17/05/2023	Terraced
11C LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ET	£84,000	28/04/2023	Terraced
75 BENSHAM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3DF	£137,500	14/04/2023	Terraced
108 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER	£82,000	06/04/2023	Terraced
20 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ET	£83,500	21/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 45 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU	£62,500	21/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 29 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU	£110,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 51 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU	£65,000	23/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 43 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU	£96,000	10/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU	£66,000	20/08/2021	Terraced

Street average: £90,025 (8 sales)

Area average: £96,225 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -24.8%

10y growth 30.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Darlington. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.7%

5y (index) 20.5%

10y (index) 38.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £608/mo

Realistic £676/mo

Optimistic £744/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Darlington.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Darlington: £449/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DL3 0HU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	The Quest	0.1 miles
Shop	Headlines Hair Design	0.1 miles
Bus stop	North Road - Lawson Street	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Harrowgate Hill Roundabout	0.1 miles
Train station	North Road	0.9 miles
Train station	Darlington	2.0 miles
Hospital	Middleton Saint George Hospital	5.2 miles
Hospital	Butterwick Hospice	8.4 miles
University	Durham University	9.6 miles
University	Durham University, Queen's Campus	10.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	59
Violence and sexual offences	53
Public order	17
Shoplifting	13
Burglary	12
Criminal damage and arson	11
Other crime	11
Possession of weapons	4
Vehicle crime	4
Other theft	3
Drugs	2
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	192

Within 1 mile during May 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
Harrowgate Hill Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 18 Oct 2023
Longfield Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Bede's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Rise Carr College	Other	0.6 miles	Good — 21 Oct 2013
Northwood Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 10 Feb 2019

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Locomotive St, DL1	£650/mo	2	0.63 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.68%

Max investor price (0.8%) £81,250

Target investor price (1%) £65,000

Gross yield 8.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.2×

Monthly cashflow £186/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 8.1%

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).