18 Smythe Close, Clacton-On-Sea, CO16 8FS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 495 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 £169,907 , which equates to approximately £343 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2013 for £95,000. Since then, the value has increased by £74,907, representing a 78.8% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £169,907 is:

  • 29.7% lower than the average property price on Smythe Close
  • 30.5% lower than the average in the CO16 8FS postcode area
  • and 36.8% lower than the average price for Clacton-On-Sea 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 19 August 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO16 8FS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£169,907
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£343
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Smythe Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Tendring, Essex, CO16 8FS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Aug 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 4 Dec 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO16 8FS

24 th / 26
Price Rank
30% lower than average
17 th / 21
Size Rank
37% smaller than average
4 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO16 8FS , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 24th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 21 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 17th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£169,907
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
28 Mar 2013
£95,000
Leasehold
+128.9 %
28 Aug 1998
£41,500
Leasehold
+29.7 %
29 Aug 1996
£32,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 7 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £131,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2015
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2015
rooms: 3
size: 467 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2010
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £38,000
sale date: 22 Mar 1996

Data Sources

The property at 18 Smythe Close, Clacton-On-Sea, CO16 8FS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Aug 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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