1 Forge Close, Melbourne, York, YO42 4QS is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,389 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £538,242 , which equates to approximately £388 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Feb 2003 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £318,242, representing a 144.7% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £538,242 is:

  • 36.6% higher than the average property price on Forge Close
  • 17.0% higher than the average in the YO42 4QS postcode area
  • and 54.2% higher than the average price for York as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 October 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1389 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£538,242
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£388
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Forge Close, Melbourne, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO42 4QS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Oct 2019.

This property uses an LPG-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Mar 2019. The rating of F is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, lpg).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, LPG
Very Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to YO42 4QS

5 th / 10
Price Rank
17% higher than average
6 th / 7
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
2 nd / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in YO42 4QS , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 7 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£538,242
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+145 %
28 Feb 2003
£220,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1916 sq ft
sale price: £327,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2006
rooms: 8
size: 1765 sq ft
sale price: £342,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2013
rooms: 7
size: 2110 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2014
rooms: 8
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £28,000
sale date: 10 Jul 1998
rooms: 7
size: 1733 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 4 Jul 2002

Data Sources

The property at 1 Forge Close, Melbourne, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO42 4QS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Feb 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Oct 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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