17 Somerset Close, Tamworth, B78 3XH is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 527 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 £214,030 , which equates to approximately £406 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 May 2019 for £166,000. Since then, the value has increased by £48,030, representing a 28.9% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,030 is:

  • 20.0% lower than the average property price on Somerset Close
  • 18.9% lower than the average in the B78 3XH postcode area
  • and 23.9% lower than the average price for Tamworth 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 17 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£214,030
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£406
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

17 Somerset Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3XH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Apr 2014.

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 22 Jun 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 26.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to B78 3XH

26 th / 42
Price Rank
19% lower than average
25 th / 32
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
1 st / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B78 3XH , this house's estimated value ranks 26th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 32 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 25th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,030
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
23 May 2019
£166,000
Leasehold
+18.6 %
1 May 2015
£140,000
Leasehold
+52.2 %
18 Oct 2002
£92,000
Leasehold
+53.5 %
3 Mar 2000
£59,950
Leasehold
+9 %
27 Feb 1998
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £173,500
sale date: 26 Feb 2021
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2006

Data Sources

The property at 17 Somerset Close, Tamworth, B78 3XH appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 May 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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