12 Melrose Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5JA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,173 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 £470,175 , which equates to approximately £401 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Nov 2023 for £430,000. Since then, the value has increased by £40,175, representing a 9.3% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £470,175 is:

  • 47.6% higher than the average property price on Melrose Avenue
  • 29.3% higher than the average in the CH3 5JA postcode area
  • and 42.6% higher than the average price for Chester 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 10 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£470,175
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£401
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Melrose Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 2023.

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 16 Jun 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 69.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH3 5JA

3 rd / 24
Price Rank
29% higher than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH3 5JA , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 14 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 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£470,175
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
10 Nov 2023
£430,000
Leasehold
+4.2 %
18 Feb 2022
£412,500
Leasehold
+117.1 %
25 Nov 2014
£190,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1126 sq ft
sale price: £316,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1126 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2013

Data Sources

The property at 12 Melrose Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5JA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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