17 Kings Acre, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8UP is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,302 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 £421,241 , which equates to approximately £323 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Jun 2015 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,241, representing a 40.4% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £421,241 is:

  • 17.3% lower than the average property price on Kings Acre
  • 15.1% lower than the average in the ME15 8UP postcode area
  • and 21.2% 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 27 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£421,241
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£323
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Kings Acre, Downswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8UP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jul 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Sep 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 18.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to ME15 8UP

10 th / 16
Price Rank
15% lower than average
5 th / 16
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
14 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME15 8UP , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 16 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 5th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£421,241
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
5 Jun 2015
£300,000
Leasehold
+20 %
26 Nov 2010
£250,000
Leasehold
+108.3 %
14 Jul 1998
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1446 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1219 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2011
rooms: 6
size: 1297 sq ft
sale price: £327,500
sale date: 27 Sep 2010
rooms: 6
size: 1165 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2009
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £205,500
sale date: 30 Nov 2001

Data Sources

The property at 17 Kings Acre, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8UP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Jun 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jul 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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