Forde Way Gardens, Birmingham, B38
West Midlands
£165,000
Listed on 29/09/2026
Listed on 29/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedArea
840 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom terraced house has an entrance hall leading to a front kitchen and a rear living room with access to the garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. The rear garden includes patio and lawn areas, and the property also has a garage. The listing describes the house as a renovation project and notes that it is of non-standard construction, so buyers should make their own enquiries about its condition and construction before proceeding. It is offered with no onward chain. Local shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, schools and transport links are described as being nearby.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
67out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £170,000, this two-bedroom terrace is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire at a discount. The spacious living room, garage and separate WC give the project useful features to build on, while the dated kitchen and bathroom, worn flooring and overgrown garden offer scope for a substantial refresh.
The asking price plus the renovation midpoint comes to £218,500, close to the implied local average value of £225,456 before fees, so the margin at that benchmark is modest. The listing also identifies non-standard construction, which is worth checking carefully as part of your due diligence.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom, with worn flooring and older finishes offering scope to refresh the interior.
- Clear and tidy the overgrown rear garden to make better use of its patio and outdoor space.
- Build on the spacious living room, garage and separate WC as useful features of the home.
Key risks
- The listing identifies non-standard construction; establish the construction type and any implications for lending, insurance and resale.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Northfield Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Northfield
Kings Norton Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Cotteridge
Longbridge Rail Station
1.6 miles
Train · Longbridge
Bournville Rail Station
2.4 miles
Train · Bournville
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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£674
Based on a loan of £123,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-2.9% since listed
£165,000£5,000(-2.9%)
29/10/2026£170,000Initial listing
29/09/2026Services
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