Houses for sale in Seton, East Lothian

Frequently asked questions about buying in Seton

What is the average house price in Seton?

The average home for sale in Seton is priced at £353,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £328,000. This is based on the 87 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Seton?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Seton costs £205,000 and a 3-bedroom home £295,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £90,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £378,000.

What price range should I expect in Seton?

Most homes in Seton are priced between £170,000 and £861,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £230,000, and one in five £420,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Seton?

There are 82 homes for sale in Seton on Houses right now, plus 19 already under offer. 28 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Seton?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in Seton over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £270,000, 5.9% higher than the year before (£255,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 22%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Seton?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 6 weeks. About 44% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 12 weeks. Flats go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 6 weeks for houses.

What do homes actually sell for in Seton?

In the year to July 2026, 139 homes sold in Seton at a typical price of £229,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £328,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.

What rental yield can I get in Seton?

Around 5.7% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,085 a month with a typical sold price of £229,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Seton?

Detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale in Seton. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £180,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £400,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Seton?

Of the areas around Seton, Cockenzie is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £250,000, followed by Cockenzie and Port Seton (£250,000) and Prestonpans (£265,000). Seton itself is £328,000.

Are homes in Seton freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale in Seton are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 13 new-build homes on the market too.

Which train stations are in or near Seton?

Stations in Seton include Longniddry and Prestonpans.