Summary - 13, MARCHBURN ROAD, ABERDEEN AB16 7NQ
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Auction-priced 3-bed with garage and gardens — strong yield potential for cash buyers.
Freehold 3-bedroom end-terrace with front and rear gardens
A three-bedroom end-terrace offered freehold and sold at auction — presented vacant and priced to sell at £80,000. The house includes a living room, kitchen, bathroom, separate WC, three double bedrooms, front and rear gardens and a garage, giving clear scope for rental or resale. Nearby sales at 40 and 48 Marchburn Road (circa £125k–£127k in 2022) show local market activity and upside if the property is improved.
This lot suits experienced buy-to-let investors or cash buyers looking for a value purchase in Aberdeen. The vendor’s rental estimate (£995–£1,050 pcm) suggests gross yields near 15% at the current guide price if achieved, but returns depend on letting demand and refurbishment costs. The property is also close to local amenities and about an eight-minute drive to the university, which supports both long-term lets and potential short-term lets (subject to permissions).
Buyers should note important negatives: the area is classified as very deprived with “challenged” local demographics and hard-pressed rented terraces, which can affect tenant quality and resale speed. The property is being sold at auction and likely needs updating and modernisation — budget for decoration, systems checks and possible repairs. Council tax is very low and connectivity is good (fast broadband, excellent mobile signal), but purchasers must carry out surveys and factor in auction timings and any permission requirements for short-term rentals.
Overall, this is a straightforward, cash- or mortgage-ready purchase for investors seeking a discounted entry into the AB16 market or owner-occupiers prepared to renovate. The garage, gardens and three double bedrooms provide practical flexibility and demonstrable uplift potential with targeted improvement works.
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