2 Fortune Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1RR is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £497,224 , which equates to approximately £513 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Mar 2015 for £323,000. Since then, the value has increased by £174,224, representing a 53.9% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £497,224 is:

  • 10.4% lower than the average property price on Fortune Close
  • 3.8% lower than the average in the CM3 1RR postcode area
  • and 14.1% higher than the average price for Chelmsford 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 13 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£497,224
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£513
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Fortune Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1RR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Sep 2023.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Sep 2013, 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 heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM3 1RR

2 nd / 12
Price Rank
4% lower than average
5 th / 6
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
1 st / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 1RR , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 6 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 5th out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£497,224
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
19 Mar 2015
£323,000
Leasehold
+40.5 %
27 Nov 2002
£229,950
Leasehold
+84 %
3 Oct 1997
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £432,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1126 sq ft
sale price: £249,995
sale date: 4 Apr 2008
rooms: 3
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2016
rooms: 9
size: 1322 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2009

Data Sources

The property at 2 Fortune Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1RR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Mar 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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