131 Shimbrooks, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1SG is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £178,949 , which equates to approximately £354 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2018 for £162,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,949, representing a 10.5% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £178,949 is:

  • 51.5% lower than the average property price on Shimbrooks
  • 50.9% lower than the average in the CM3 1SG postcode area
  • and 58.9% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 March 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£178,949
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£354
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

131 Shimbrooks, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1SG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Mar 2021.

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 1 Jul 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof energy efficiency changing from very good to good, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, insulated (assumed).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CM3 1SG

59 th / 63
Price Rank
51% lower than average
44 th / 45
Size Rank
48% smaller than average
33 rd / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 1SG , this flat's estimated value ranks 59th out of 63. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 45 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 44th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£178,949
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
28 Mar 2018
£162,000
Leasehold
+27.1 %
26 Aug 2014
£127,500
Leasehold
+6.3 %
19 Dec 2006
£119,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2015
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2015
rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £160,495
sale date: 31 Oct 2006
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2006
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2006

Data Sources

The property at 131 Shimbrooks, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1SG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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