171 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LP is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 635 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 £298,519 , which equates to approximately £470 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Mar 2021 for £260,000. Since then, the value has increased by £38,519, representing a 14.8% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £298,519 is:

  • 2.8% lower than the average property price on Merton Road
  • 4.5% lower than the average in the ME15 8LP postcode area
  • and 15.2% lower 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 30 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£298,519
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£470
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

171 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Sep 2020.

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 3 Nov 2008, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15.3%.

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, 150mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME15 8LP

10 th / 13
Price Rank
4% lower than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
4 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME15 8LP , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£298,519
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
12 Mar 2021
£260,000
Leasehold
+73.3 %
19 Dec 2008
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 9 Apr 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 2 Mar 2018
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at 171 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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