Five County Durham houses that are being sold at auction

If you're lucky, you might be able to buy a house close to this figure at auction.

According to Zoopla, the average property price in County Durham has increased by  3.37 per cent in the last three months and the average amount paid for a house currently stands at £ 139,651.

However, auctioned properties offer an affordable way to get your foot on the property ladder- that’s if you are a savvy bidder, of course.

Here are five properties in County Durham that are being auctioned off- will you be placing a bid?

Dickinson Street, Darlington
Guide price: £5000

Dickinson Street (Photo: Zoopla)

As it stands, this Darlington house has one of the lowest auction starting bids on Zoopla.

The property itself has two bedrooms but it is in great need of modernisation and refurbishment.

This property is being sold via auction on December 9 at 9am.

If you want to place a bid, you must register no later  than 12 Noon on Tuesday 8 December.

To find out more about this property and the auction, visit the Zoopla listing.

Alexander Terrace, Durham
Guide price: £10,000

Alexander Terrace (Photo: Zoopla)

On the market for a three bedroom terraced house?

You could get this one for an absolute steal if you are lucky.

This house need updating, but the investment is worth it if you can get it for a decent price at auction.

The property is being auctioned off on December 3- you must pre-register to bid no later than 8am on Thursday 3rd December.

You can find more details on the Zoopla listing.

Ash Terrace, Consett
Guide price: £15,000

Would you bid on this Ash Terrace home? (Photo: Zoopla)

If you are looking for a project to work on during lockdown, then it’s worth placing a bid on this Consett home.

It has two bedrooms and one bathroom- but the interiors need updating.

The new owner will also have access to their own front and rear garden.

This property is being sold via auction on December 3rd.

For more details, visit the Zoopla listing.

Howard Close, Bishop Auckland
Guide price: £38,500

Howard Close property (Photo: Zoopla)

This house is new to the market.

It’s located near Bishop Auckland Railway Station and it is close to essential amenities.

The property itself could look fantastic after it has been fixed up and it’s easy to picture a family living here.

The house has three bedrooms and even benefits from a garden to the rear.

This property is being sold via auction on December 15.

To place a bid, or to learn more, visit the Zoopla listing.

Braeside, Burhope, Durham
£50,000

This house is located in Durham (Photo: Zoopla)

This property is the most expensive on this list- but it’s still a bargain if you scoop it for anywhere near the starting bid.

The house has three bedrooms and also benefits from a rear garden.

The property itself is situated in a quiet area, close to local amenities and numerous open and green spaces.

Discover more on Zoopla.