142 Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 8YY is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £174,978 , which equates to approximately £439 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Dec 2006 for £112,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,978, representing a 56.2% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £174,978 is:

  • 54.5% lower than the average property price on Dorset Avenue
  • 35.6% lower than the average in the CM2 8YY postcode area
  • and 59.9% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 January 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£174,978
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£439
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

142 Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8YY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jan 2023.

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 20 Jul 2022, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 73.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CM2 8YY

16 th / 24
Price Rank
36% lower than average
18 th / 18
Size Rank
49% smaller than average
1 st / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM2 8YY , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 18 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 18th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£174,978
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
8 Dec 2006
£112,000
Leasehold
+103.8 %
31 Jan 2000
£54,950
Leasehold
+227.1 %
16 Dec 1996
£16,800
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £103,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2004

Data Sources

The property at 142 Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 8YY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Dec 2006. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jan 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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