188 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, B66 4EA is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £196,026 , which equates to approximately £233 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Oct 2022 for £190,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,026, representing a 3.2% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £196,026 is:

  • 7.1% lower than the average property price on Merrivale Road
  • 6.5% lower than the average in the B66 4EA postcode area
  • and 21.4% lower than the average price for Smethwick as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 December 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in B66 4EA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£196,026
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£233
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

188 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B66 4EA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Dec 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Feb 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to B66 4EA

2 nd / 13
Price Rank
7% lower than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
1 st / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in B66 4EA , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 9 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 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£196,026
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
14 Oct 2022
£190,000
Leasehold
+192.3 %
15 Jun 2001
£65,000
Leasehold
+97.3 %
20 Oct 1995
£32,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

174 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, B66 4EA
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2021
178 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, B66 4EA
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
172 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, B66 4EA
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £151,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2019
170 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, B66 4EA
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2018
196 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, B66 4EA
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 2 Mar 2015

Data Sources

The property at 188 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, B66 4EA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Oct 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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