12 Tortosa Close, Colchester, CO2 8YG is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 753 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 £270,559 , which equates to approximately £359 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2020 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £45,559, representing a 20.2% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £270,559 is:

  • 24.6% higher than the average property price on Tortosa Close
  • 32.1% higher than the average in the CO2 8YG postcode area
  • and 16.0% lower than the average price for Colchester 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 3 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£270,559
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£359
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Tortosa Close, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8YG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Dec 2024.

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 12 Nov 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
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 CO2 8YG

4 th / 19
Price Rank
32% higher than average
1 st / 18
Size Rank
34% bigger than average
11 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8YG , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 18 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£270,559
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
31 Jan 2020
£225,000
Leasehold
+30.7 %
14 Mar 2014
£172,100
Leasehold
+11 %
29 Mar 2011
£155,000
Leasehold
+14 %
19 Jun 2006
£136,000
Leasehold
+71.1 %
8 Feb 2002
£79,500
Leasehold
-1.9 %
25 Jan 2002
£81,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £211,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2018
rooms: 3
size: 609 sq ft
sale price: £139,750
sale date: 15 Feb 2013
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 4 Nov 2015
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £184,995
sale date: 15 Jan 2016

Data Sources

The property at 12 Tortosa Close, Colchester, CO2 8YG appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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