18 Rufus Close, Lewes, BN7 1BG is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,507 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £632,204 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Apr 2014 for £425,000. Since then, the value has increased by £207,204, representing a 48.8% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £632,204 is:

  • 9.0% higher than the average property price on Rufus Close
  • 10.9% higher than the average in the BN7 1BG postcode area
  • and 16.1% higher than the average price for Lewes 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 26 November 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1507 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£632,204
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Rufus Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1BG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Nov 2013.

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 19 May 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.9%.

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 flat, no insulation (assumed) to flat, limited insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BN7 1BG

11 th / 25
Price Rank
11% higher than average
1 st / 18
Size Rank
41% bigger than average
18 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN7 1BG , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 18 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 1st out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£632,204
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
2 Apr 2014
£425,000
Leasehold
+28.8 %
23 Jan 2012
£330,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £670,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £675,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2023

Data Sources

The property at 18 Rufus Close, Lewes, BN7 1BG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Apr 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Nov 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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