30 Ballycoan Road, Belfast, BT8 8LL
StatusFor sale

30 Ballycoan Road, Belfast, BT8 8LL

BT8 8LL · 5 bed · Detached

Asking price

£690,000

↓ £5,000 (0.7%) below the previous £695,000 asking price

Listed 19 Aug 2026
Listing status For Sale
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Market timing

Key things to know

Based on available market signals — not a guarantee

Balanced Market

67 days on market with a price reduction applied. This extended marketing period and the reduction are useful context when researching comparable value — it may be worth asking the agent about the property's history before deciding how to proceed.

Market context

  • ·Recent sale evidence available nearby to help benchmark value
  • ·A price reduction has been applied — useful context when researching comparable value

Things to watch

  • ·Extended time on market alongside a price reduction — worth asking the agent about the property's history

What to do next

Research nearby sold prices to see how this property's asking price compares, and consider asking the agent about its marketing history before deciding how to proceed.

What we’re seeing

Market signals

Observable

What comparable data tells us about this property and the local area.

  • ·49 recent sales in BT8 8LL
  • ·Balanced Market
  • ↑Price has been reduced

Live buyer activity

Live
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    What to watch for

    Interpreted
    Buyer signal
    67 days on market — 30 days above the BT8 8LL average (37d). Worth asking the agent what interest the property has had.
    Seller insight
    Sale-agreed activity appears relatively strong in BT8 8LL — around 98% of tracked properties in this area have moved or are under offer, based on current data.
    Agent insight
    Simon Brien (South Belfast) is most active in the mid-market range (£200k–£500k), based on ClearKey's tracked listings for this agent.
    Property evidence

    Property assessment

    Recommended next step

    Budget for significant renovation work before making an offer.

    The property appears to require substantial modernisation. Obtaining a survey and outline renovation costs before offering will put you in a stronger negotiating position.

    What stands out

    • Significant modernisation likely required
    • Oil-fired central heating
    • Period architectural features

    Worth checking

    • Extent of renovation required

      A survey will help clarify what work is needed and provide a basis for budgeting before you make an offer.

    • Age and condition of the oil tank and boiler

      Oil tanks and boilers require regular servicing. Confirming their age and inspection history helps you plan for maintenance and replacement.

    What to prepare for

    • Budget for significant renovation work: arrange a survey and obtain outline quotes before making an offer.

      A survey will clarify the scope of works required. Knowing the likely cost before offering gives you concrete figures to weigh against the asking price.

    What we couldn’t verify

    • Boiler installation date and service history

      The age and maintenance history of the heating system were not mentioned, which is common but worth establishing.

    • Roof replacement history

      No information about when the roof was last replaced or its current condition was provided.

    Assessment

    This property requires significant modernisation, which is crucial for potential buyers to understand. The presence of oil-fired central heating and the retention of period features suggest a characterful home, but the need for extensive renovation should be a primary consideration. Buyers should prepare for the implications of this renovation requirement, as it will shape both the investment needed and the overall appeal of the property in its current state.

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