138 Howard Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1XD is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 366 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £211,664 , which equates to approximately £578 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2023 for £208,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,664, representing a 1.8% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £211,664 is:

  • 5.4% lower than the average property price on Howard Close
  • 0.0% lower than the average in the EN9 1XD postcode area
  • and 49.8% lower than the average price for Waltham Abbey as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 2 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
366 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£211,664
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£578
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

138 Howard Close, Waltham Abbey, Epping Forest, Essex, EN9 1XD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Sep 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Aug 2013. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • 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
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to EN9 1XD

17 th / 33
Price Rank
0% same as average
31 st / 31
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
2 nd / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in EN9 1XD , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 31 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 31th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£211,664
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
15 Dec 2023
£208,000
Leasehold
+66.4 %
15 Jan 2007
£125,000
Leasehold
+14.7 %
26 Feb 2003
£109,000
Leasehold
+137 %
16 Jun 1997
£45,995
Leasehold
+48.4 %
12 Jun 1996
£31,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2022
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £209,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2021
rooms: 2
size: 406 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2019

Data Sources

The property at 138 Howard Close, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1XD appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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