18 Merlin Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5QY is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 549 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 £226,034 , which equates to approximately £412 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Oct 2005 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £101,034, representing a 80.8% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £226,034 is:

  • 16.8% lower than the average property price on Merlin Drive
  • 17.5% lower than the average in the PO3 5QY postcode area
  • and 28.6% lower than the average price for Portsmouth as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 March 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in PO3 5QY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£226,034
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£412
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Merlin Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5QY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Mar 2021.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Apr 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to PO3 5QY

61 st / 68
Price Rank
18% lower than average
44 th / 60
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
41 st / 60
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PO3 5QY , this house's estimated value ranks 61th out of 68. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 41th out of 60 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 44th out of 60 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£226,034
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
19 Oct 2005
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2022
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 18 Merlin Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5QY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Oct 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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