12 Merlin Close, Seaham, SR7 7XH is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 678 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 £212,364 , which equates to approximately £313 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Dec 2003 for £105,000. Since then, the value has increased by £107,364, representing a 102.3% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £212,364 is:

  • 16.9% lower than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 15.2% lower than the average in the SR7 7XH postcode area
  • and 48.6% higher than the average price for Seaham as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SR7 7XH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£212,364
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£313
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Merlin Close, Seaham, Easington, Durham, SR7 7XH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2022.

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 3 Apr 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting 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, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SR7 7XH

18 th / 22
Price Rank
15% lower than average
9 th / 11
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
3 rd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SR7 7XH , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 18th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 11 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 9th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£212,364
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+102 %
5 Dec 2003
£105,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £74,000
sale date: 30 Sep 1996
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2009
rooms: 6
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1211 sq ft
sale price: £227,500
sale date: 20 Jun 2017
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 12 Merlin Close, Seaham, Easington, Durham, SR7 7XH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Dec 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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