12 Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £284,939 , which equates to approximately £540 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Apr 2014 for £176,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,939, representing a 61.9% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £284,939 is:

  • 24.3% higher than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 32.9% higher than the average in the TA1 3XL postcode area
  • and 6.2% lower than the average price for Taunton 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 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£284,939
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£540
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12 Orchid Close, Taunton, Taunton Deane, Somerset, TA1 3XL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Oct 2014.

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 7 May 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 27.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, lpg, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, LPG
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TA1 3XL

5 th / 41
Price Rank
33% higher than average
21 st / 36
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
2 nd / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
42% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TA1 3XL , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 5th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 36 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 21th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£284,939
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
14 Apr 2014
£176,000
Leasehold
+5.7 %
23 Jun 2006
£166,500
Leasehold
-0.6 %
27 Sep 2004
£167,500
Leasehold
+117.5 %
17 Nov 1999
£77,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2018
rooms: 3
size: 510 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 8 May 2015
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2015
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2008

Data Sources

The property at 12 Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Apr 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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