17 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8EX is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £473,176 , which equates to approximately £646 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jun 2015 for £325,000. Since then, the value has increased by £148,176, representing a 45.6% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £473,176 is:

  • 25.5% lower than the average property price on Empress Avenue
  • 25.1% lower than the average in the CO5 8EX postcode area
  • and 47.0% higher than the average price for Colchester 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 11 November 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£473,176
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£646
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Nov 2016.

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 30 Jan 2015. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO5 8EX

27 th / 30
Price Rank
25% lower than average
22 nd / 23
Size Rank
51% smaller than average
2 nd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
52% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8EX , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 27th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 23 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 22th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£473,176
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
18 Jun 2015
£325,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 17 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8EX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Jun 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Nov 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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