# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (SO15 5QF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 149 ST JAMES ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON SO15 5QF | | Price | £210,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £204,000 Nov 2019 | ## Description The Property Purplebricks Southampton are pleased to offer for sale this well presented, 2 double bedroomed mid-terrace property. The property is situated within close proximity to Shirley High Street where there are a range of amenities available as well as excellent bus links, Southampton General Hospital is also less than 1 mile from the property. St James Park which has many amenities including a Café, Outdoor Gym and Tennis Courts is also within a stones throw from this attractive property. The property has been well maintained and would be an excellent purchase for first time buyers / property investors. There is the option to purchase the property with tenants in situ paying a rental income of £925pcm. The ground floor briefly comprises, entrance hall, living room with bay window, dining room, modern fitted kitchen with white goods included and downstairs W.C.. On the first floor there are 2 double bedrooms and a large family bathroom with 4 piece suite. The loft space has been converted and has a staircase rising from the first floor landing as well as a sky light. Externally there is a landscaped rear garden with brick built shed, parking is available on the road to the front of the property. Other benefits include: gas central heating, double glazing and original features. An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the property and convenient location on offer. To arrange a viewing simply visit our website and register or call us 24 hours a day 7 days a week. *WE DO LETTINGS* - For any free advice on rental information or further investment opportunities please contact our Local Lettings Expert Mark Norman on 07553 248887 Entrance Hall Laminate flooring. Wall mounted radiators. Original features. Thermostat on wall. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation. Doors to living and dining rooms. Living Room 14'6" (max) into bay, narrowing to 11'7" x 10'3" Fitted carpet. Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Wall mounted radiator. Storage shelving in alcove. Feature fireplace with electric fire. Dining Room 11'1" x 10'6" Laminate flooring. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Wall mounted radiator. Kitchen 14'4" x 9'4" Laminate flooring. Part tiled walls. Fitted worktops with 1 & 1/2 stainless steel sink and drainer inset under 2 x double glazed windows to side aspect. Integrated Belling electric hob with extractor hood above and double oven below. Wall and base storage units. Wall mounted Ideal boiler. White goods to be included with the sale: Beko Fridge / Freezer, Bosch slimline dish washer and Hoover washing machine. Utility area with tiled flooring with Indesit tumble dryer. UPVC double glazed door leading to rear garden. Door to: W.C. 4'4" x 3'6" Tiled flooring. Double glazed obscured window to side aspect. Chrome heated towel rail. 2 piece suite comprising: low flush toilet and pedestal wash hand basin. Under Stair Cupboard Fitted carpet. Electric meter. Fuse box. First Floor Landing Fitted carpet. Staircase rising to loft room. Doors to both bedrooms and family bathroom. Bedroom One 13'6" x 10'8" Fitted carpet. Wall mounted radiator. Double glazed window to front aspect. Door to airing cupboard. Bedroom Two 14'3" x 9'6" Laminate flooring. Wall mounted radiator. Dual aspect double glazed windows. Family Bathroom 9'10" x 8'2" Tile effect vinyl flooring. Part tiled walls. Double glazed obscured window to rear aspect. Heated towel rail. 4 piece suite comprising: bath, low flush toilet, pedestal wash hand basin and separate shower cubicle. Loft Room 13'6" x 10'8" Fitted carpet. LED spotlights. Sky light. Eaves storage. Rear Garden Landscaped rear garden. Paved and enclosed by fencing. Storage shed. Gated rear access. ## Property Photos - ![The Property](/listings/photos/81650459/681373) - The Property - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/81650459/681374) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/81650459/681375) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/81650459/681376) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/81650459/681377) - Kitchen - ![W.C.](/listings/photos/81650459/681378) - W.C. - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/81650459/681379) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/81650459/681380) - Living Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/81650459/681381) - Dining Room - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/81650459/681382) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/81650459/681383) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/81650459/681384) - Bedroom One - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/81650459/681385) - Family Bathroom - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/81650459/681386) - Family Bathroom - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/81650459/681387) - Rear Garden - ![Loft Room](/listings/photos/81650459/681390) - Loft Room - ![Loft Room](/listings/photos/81650459/681392) - Loft Room - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/81650459/681395) - Rear Garden - ![Front View](/listings/photos/81650459/681397) - Front View ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/81650459/681399) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/81650459/681402) - epc ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #15677570 - **Address:** 149 St. James Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QF - **Certificate Issued:** 19/03/2023 - **Work Completed:** 09/02/2023 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 149 ST JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QF | £204,000 | 28/11/2019 | Terraced | | 149 ST JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QF | £180,000 | 15/05/2015 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 HYDE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QA | £215,000 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced | | 130 HOWARDS GROVE, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5PT | £220,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced | | 4 WORDSWORTH ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5LX | £287,500 | 03/10/2022 | Terraced | | 147 ST JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QF | £260,000 | 26/07/2022 | Terraced | | 12 SALEM STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QD | £235,000 | 10/05/2022 | Terraced | | 72 VAUDREY CLOSE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5PZ | £225,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced | | 14 SALEM STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QD | £170,000 | 12/04/2022 | Terraced | | 10 SALEM STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QD | £235,440 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced | | 117 CHURCH STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5LW | £350,000 | 26/08/2021 | Terraced | | 22 HYDE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QA | £190,000 | 04/08/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £238,794 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £286,224 (33 Terraced, SO15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -26.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Southampton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,123/mo - **Realistic:** £1,248/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,373/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cherwell Valley (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 Flat, Waterhouse Way, SO15 | £2,770/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,770/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.32% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £346,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £277,000 *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 £2,770/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 15.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 6.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £1,641/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 32.3% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.5% - **10y growth:** 16.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Southampton; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.6% - **5y growth (index):** 15.1% - **10y growth (index):** 36.8% ## 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)