17 Sylvester Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 5ED
About 17 Sylvester Avenue
17 Sylvester Avenue is a three-bedroom property in Chislehurst (BR7 5ED). It has council tax band G.
It hasn't traded since July 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Energy performance
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
- Apr 2012ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Part one/two storey front/side & side/rear extensions, roof alterations to incorporate rear dormer extension, new chimney, alterations to existing front dormer extension. Single storey side/rear extension. Elevational alterations
- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- 12/00238/FULL6
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Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£490,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
2 July 2008Most recent
£490,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BR7 5ED: £925,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in BR7 5ED
10 Sylvester Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 5ED
Sold Aug 2025
£920,0005 Sylvester Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 5ED
Sold May 2025
£975,00011 Sylvester Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 5ED
Sold May 2024
£1,570,0003 Sylvester Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 5ED
Sold Apr 2024
£925,0004 Sylvester Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 5ED
Sold Mar 2021
£820,000
Everything we know about 17 Sylvester Avenue, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Elmstead Woods — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Bullers Wood School. 28 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.1dB