18 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 592 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 £292,179 , which equates to approximately £494 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Dec 2024 for £287,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,179, representing a 1.8% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £292,179 is:

  • 38.0% lower than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 26.9% lower than the average in the SO32 1LZ postcode area
  • and 44.9% lower than the average price for Southampton 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 1 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SO32 1LZ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£292,179
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£494
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO32 1LZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Aug 2024.

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 1 Dec 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 27.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SO32 1LZ

6 th / 11
Price Rank
27% lower than average
7 th / 8
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SO32 1LZ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 8 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 7th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£292,179
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
12 Dec 2024
£287,000
Leasehold
+341.5 %
11 Jul 1996
£65,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £312,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £281,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2023

Data Sources

The property at 18 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Dec 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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