157 Ross Street, Cambridge, CB1 3BS is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 872 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £547,384 , which equates to approximately £628 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jul 2015 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £97,384, representing a 21.6% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £547,384 is:

  • 0.9% higher than the average property price on Ross Street
  • 9.0% higher than the average in the CB1 3BS postcode area
  • and 8.8% lower than the average price for Cambridge 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 25 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£547,384
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£628
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

157 Ross Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Mar 2015.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Mar 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CB1 3BS

16 th / 38
Price Rank
9% higher than average
18 th / 33
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
13 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CB1 3BS , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 33 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£547,384
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
10 Jul 2015
£450,000
Leasehold
+80 %
16 May 2008
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £663,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 6
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £541,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2022
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £592,500
sale date: 28 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £512,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at 157 Ross Street, Cambridge, CB1 3BS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Mar 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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