Sold Semi-detached

27 CROMBIE AVENUE

YORK, YORK YO30 6DW

3 beds 2 baths 79 m² Listed 15 Sep 2025 (-309d)

£210,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 15 Sep 2025

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Listing type

Auction

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

79 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£250,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,658/m²

Local average

£334,126 (-37.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,223 of 33,755)

Street crime

363 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • Two Bed Semi With Attached One Bed Annexe
  • Heavily Extended Kitchen Diner
  • Lounge with Log Burner
  • Under Stairs Storage & GF W/C
  • Both Double Bedrooms
  • Bathroom with Shower Over Bath
  • Driveway for 2 Cars
  • Rear Garden with Decked Area

Additional details

Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Situated at the end of Crombie Avenue in the sought-after area of Clifton, York, this extended two-bedroom semi-detached house offers the perfect blend of space, character, and convenience. Set back from the road with ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles, the property enjoys a peaceful position overlooking a local playground, offering a serene environment for families and individuals alike. The property also benefits from a separate annex with kitchenette and wet room, ideal for rental to a single person or as a guest suite, adding versatility and potential to generate and income from this wonderful home.

The property’s location is a key feature, nestled in a vibrant community with excellent access to York City Centre and the train station – both just a short walk away down Bootham, making commuting or enjoying the city’s amenities effortless.

Entering the property through the front door, you are welcomed into a hallway offering space for coats and shoes. A door leads into the tastefully decorated living room, which is enhanced by a beautiful log effect gas fire, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. There is also handy under-stair storage. The heart of the home is the heavily extended kitchen diner, which has a charming cottage feel with cream units, oak effect worktops, and an abundance of storage. This sociable space is perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends, with a door leading to the original outside toilet, now integrated into the main home, as well as access to the rear garden.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises two generously sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom, overlooking the front of the property, is L-shaped and offers clever additional space currently used for storing clothes, though this could easily be transformed into a dressing area or additional storage. The bathroom is fitted with a bath, electric shower over, toilet, WC, and a radiator, providing all the essentials.

The rear garden is a real treat, offering a decked area, a lawned section, and borders ready for planting – a perfect outdoor space for relaxation or gardening enthusiasts.

This property is offered with no onward chain, making it an ideal choice for those looking to move quickly. With its versatile layout, charming features, and superb location, this home is a must-see.

Auctioneers Comments:
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Listed by

York

Preston Baker and Associates Ltd

Reference: 87278616

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/09/2024

Expiry date: 29/09/2034

Current heating cost: £707/year

Potential heating cost: £707/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • 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)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #7187261

Property Details

Street: 27 Crombie Avenue

Town: YORK

Postcode: YO30 6DW

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/03/2010

Work Completed: 17/02/2010

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

121% since 2009

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/01/2026 (5 months ago) £250,000 +121.2%
Sold 14/12/2009 (16 years ago) £113,000

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 63 CROMBIE AVENUE, YORK, YO30 6DW £245,500 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
27 ST LUKES GROVE, YORK, YO30 6DD £268,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
25 LISTER WAY, YORK, YO30 6NL £277,500 25/07/2025 Semi-detached
9 LADY ROAD, YORK, YO30 6DH £330,000 29/09/2023 Semi-detached
21 LISTER WAY, YORK, YO30 6NL £346,440 15/09/2023 Semi-detached
16 LUMLEY ROAD, YORK, YO30 6DB £495,000 31/05/2023 Semi-detached
11 LISTER WAY, YORK, YO30 6NL £430,000 04/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 67 CROMBIE AVENUE, YORK, YO30 6DW £220,000 01/09/2022 Terraced
18 LUMLEY ROAD, YORK, YO30 6DB £342,000 30/08/2022 Semi-detached
23 LUMLEY ROAD, YORK, YO30 6DB £450,150 11/08/2022 Semi-detached
GROSVENOR COURT 5 WATER LANE, YORK, YO30 6PX £322,500 09/06/2022 Semi-detached
33 KINGSWAY NORTH, YORK, YO30 6JQ £240,000 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 141 CROMBIE AVENUE, YORK, YO30 6DW £246,000 16/05/2022 Semi-detached
26 KINGSWAY NORTH, YORK, YO30 6JA £250,000 12/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 31 CROMBIE AVENUE, YORK, YO30 6DW £196,000 30/09/2021 Terraced
77 WATER LANE, YORK, YO30 6PW £257,000 21/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £226,875 (4 sales)

Area average: £334,049 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -0.9%
10y growth 39.8%

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

1y (index) 4%
5y (index) 16.1%
10y (index) 41.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,064/mo
Realistic £1,182/mo
Optimistic £1,300/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → York.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for York: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Brompton Road 0.2 miles
Bus stop St Lukes Church 0.2 miles
Shop Heron Foods 0.2 miles
Shop Ludwigs 0.2 miles
Train station Unknown 0.9 miles
Train station York 1.0 miles
Hospital St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital 2.1 miles
University York Experimental Archaeological Research Centre 2.4 miles
University Astrocampus 2.4 miles
Hospital St Monicas Hospital 10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 125
Anti-social behaviour 83
Shoplifting 37
Public order 25
Criminal damage and arson 19
Other theft 18
Bicycle theft 17
Drugs 10
Vehicle crime 9
Burglary 8
Robbery 5
Possession of weapons 4
Other crime 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 363

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
Clifton Green Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 5 Jul 2022
Burton Green Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 4 Dec 2014
Vale of York Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 10 Dec 2019
St Peter's School 2-18 Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Bootham 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, Burrill Avenue, YO30 £2,400/mo 3 0.32 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Hansom Place, YO31 £2,000/mo 3 0.53 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Rowntree Way, YO31 £2,500/mo 3 0.54 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,300/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.14%
Max investor price (0.8%) £300,000
Target investor price (1%) £240,000
Gross yield 13.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 7.3×
Monthly cashflow £1,308/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 25.8%
  • 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).