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For sale
£65,000

St. James Court, Darlington, DL1 2LX

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 17 Oct 2026 · Darlington

How the price compares

This home£65,000
Median 2 bed in DL1£115k85 homes listed · £173 per sq ft
Difference-43%below the area median

Key features

  • Investment Opportunity
  • Sold with Tenants in Situ
  • Ground Floor Flat
  • Council Tax Band - B
  • EPC Rating - C

About this home

New to the market is this fantastic investment opportunity. A spacious two bedroom flat located on the ground floor of a well-maintained building.

This property is currently occupied by a reliable tenant, presenting a seamless option for those looking to secure immediate rental income. The current tenant is dutifully paying £450 per calendar month, offering a steady return on investment from day one with a yield of 8.31%

Upon entering the flat, you are welcomed into the hallway, leading to a bright and airy living space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. The kitchen boasts modern fixtures and fittings, providing a pleasant environment for culinary endeavours. The property features two generously sized bedrooms, offering ample space for personalisation and relaxation. The bathroom is fitted with contemporary amenities, ensuring comfort and convenience for the occupants.

This flat is situated on the ground floor and the property benefits from an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambience throughout.

The flat is also located in the Albert Hill area of Darlington, and boasts of major transport links right on the doorstep, as well as being close to many local amenities.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance

PART A Local Authority – Darlington Borough Council Council Tax Band – B Tenure – Leasehold Lease Expiry Date: 01.01.2132 Service Charge: £850 per year. Ground Rent - £309 per year.

PART B Property Type – Ground Floor Flat Property Construction – Timber Frame Construction Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls Gas Supply – N/A Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains (metered) Sewerage – Mains Heating – Electric Heating Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking – Communal Carpark with Allocated Spaces

PART C Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm) Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection. Selective licencing area – no Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Conservation Area – N/A Probate – N/A Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low. Surface water: Low Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known Accessibility/Adaptations – Ramped pathway. Mining Area – N/A

No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions. Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.

HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, this includes buyers when their offer is accepted. This must be completed, per purchaser, who in the transaction will result in being the legal owner(s) of the property. There is a £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.

Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
105 years left
Ground rent
£309 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£850 per year
Parking
Allocated

Floorplan

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Location

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  • North Road Station0.6 mi
  • Darlington Station0.9 mi
  • Dinsdale Station3.2 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DL1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £150k · terraced £110k · detached £230k · flat £78k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
14 St James Court
Darlington DL1 2LX
Flat
Leasehold
20 May 2026£48,500
15 St James Court
Darlington DL1 2LX
Flat
Leasehold
13 Jun 2025£60,000
18 St James Court
Darlington DL1 2LX
Flat
Leasehold
13 Jun 2025£57,000
26 St James Court
Darlington DL1 2LX
Flat
Leasehold
30 Sept 2024£62,000
25 St James Court
Darlington DL1 2LX
Flat
Leasehold
12 Apr 2024£50,500

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DL1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£325£6,500 deposit · £58,500 loan
Stamp Duty£0England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by J W Wood, Darlington on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 17 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 17/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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