St Michaels Street, Folkestone
By Martin & Co
£ 300,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Martin & Co says ..
MARTIN&CO are delighted to offer this investment opportunity to the market. Located just a short stroll from the popular Harbour Arm, the property is an ideal investment and comprises a two bedroom ground floor apartment with private garden, one bedroom first floor apartment and a two bedroom...
Property Oracle says ..
This five-bedroom, three-bathroom property situated on St Michaels Street in Folkestone Central presents a mixed bag. The location is a definite plus point, benefiting from proximity to a railway station and well-regarded schools. The potential for family living is notable given the number of bedrooms. However, the property’s condition requires careful consideration. While some rooms are presented well, others display significant clutter and signs of disrepair, which could indicate underlying issues such as damp. One bedroom image displays mould on the walls. The external appearance is generally acceptable, but the small, somewhat overgrown garden and lack of other outdoor space might be seen as a limitation by some potential buyers. The listed price of £300,000 appears high relative to similar properties in the area, especially considering the substantial refurbishment necessary to bring it up to a modern standard. A thorough survey is essential to determine the extent of any necessary repairs and structural work. Prospective buyers should budget for significant improvements and weigh this cost against the asking price and potential rental income in the area before making an offer. The absence of plot size details hampers a more precise market valuation.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Sqft (est)
- 392.56
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 192,063.00 £Decreased by 35.58 %
- Est sale value
- 119,730.80 £Increased by 6.27 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,278.00 £/moIncreased by 20.45 %
- Est letting value
- 785.12 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 7.98 %Increased by 86.89 %
- Crime Rate
- 25.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Eanswythe'S Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.27 KM |
| Folkestone Early Years Centre | Children's Centre | 0.35 KM | |
| Folkestone, St Peter'S Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 0.40 KM |
| The Village Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.95 KM | |
| Mundella Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.98 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayle Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| George Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Saint Michael's Street | £ 100,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Market Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St John's Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Central | 5035 | FKC | 1.62 KM |
| Folkestone West | 5027 | FKW | 3.35 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, The Parade, Folkestone, Kent | £ 525,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| St. Michaels Street, Folkestone | £ 400,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| The Parade, Folkestone, Kent | £ 800,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.08 KM |
| The Old High Street, Folkestone, FOLKESTONE, CT20 | £ 200,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.09 KM |
| St Michaels Street, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 340,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 66 The Old High Street | £ 96,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 3 St Eanswythes Mews | £ 255,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 2 St Eanswythes Mews | £ 190,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 1 St Eanswythes Mews | £ 250,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 4 St Eanswythes Mews | £ 315,000 | 0.06 KM |