140 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,087 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £374,889 , which equates to approximately £345 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jan 2021 for £320,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,889, representing a 17.2% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £374,889 is:

  • 22.0% higher than the average property price on Merton Road
  • 10.7% higher than the average in the ME15 8LS postcode area
  • and 6.5% higher than the average price for Maidstone 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 November 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1087 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£374,889
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£345
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

140 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Nov 2020.

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 29 May 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 9.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME15 8LS

5 th / 16
Price Rank
11% higher than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
10 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME15 8LS , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 12 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 2nd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£374,889
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
14 Jan 2021
£320,000
Leasehold
+255.8 %
5 Jan 2000
£89,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2016
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 4 Jul 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £427,500
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £342,500
sale date: 10 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 140 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jan 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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