16 Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 431 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £176,566 , which equates to approximately £410 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 May 1997 for £33,750. Since then, the value has increased by £142,816, representing a 423.2% increase, or approximately 14.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £176,566 is:

  • 23.0% lower than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 17.6% lower than the average in the TA1 3XL postcode area
  • and 41.9% lower than the average price for Taunton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 24 January 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£176,566
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£410
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Orchid Close, Taunton, Taunton Deane, Somerset, TA1 3XL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jan 2022.

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 Nov 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 76.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TA1 3XL

38 th / 41
Price Rank
18% lower than average
30 th / 36
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
21 st / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TA1 3XL , this house's estimated value ranks 38th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 36 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 30th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£176,566
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+423 %
30 May 1997
£33,750
Leasehold
+16.4 %
4 Aug 1995
£29,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 433 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2023
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2022
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 17 Jul 2019
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £95,600
sale date: 5 Sep 2014
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 22 Jun 2007

Data Sources

The property at 16 Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 May 1997. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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