1 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LJ is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £401,462 , which equates to approximately £541 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2023 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,462, representing a 1.6% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £401,462 is:

  • 30.7% higher than the average property price on Merton Road
  • 28.8% higher than the average in the ME15 8LJ postcode area
  • and 14.1% higher than the average price for Maidstone 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 7 December 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£401,462
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£541
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Dec 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, 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 22 Sep 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME15 8LJ

2 nd / 35
Price Rank
29% higher than average
5 th / 29
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
4 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME15 8LJ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 29 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 5th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£401,462
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
18 Dec 2023
£395,000
Leasehold
+2.6 %
11 Mar 2022
£385,000
Leasehold
+19.2 %
24 Jul 2017
£323,000
Leasehold
+111.1 %
14 Jan 2002
£153,000
Leasehold
+98.7 %
6 Dec 1996
£77,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2015
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2019
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 29 Nov 2016
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £256,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2019

Data Sources

The property at 1 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LJ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Dec 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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