20 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 936 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 £288,994 , which equates to approximately £309 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Oct 2024 for £282,500. Since then, the value has increased by £6,494, representing a 2.3% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £288,994 is:

  • 9.7% lower than the average property price on Cape Close
  • 9.6% lower than the average in the CO3 4LX postcode area
  • and 13.1% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO3 4LX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£288,994
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£309
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Cape Close, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Apr 2019.

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 6 Mar 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.5%.

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 pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO3 4LX

14 th / 17
Price Rank
10% lower than average
4 th / 14
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
13 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 4LX , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 14 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 4th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£288,994
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
25 Oct 2024
£282,500
Leasehold
+59 %
8 Feb 2007
£177,700
Leasehold
+315.7 %
28 Apr 1995
£42,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

3 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2022
24 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
26 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 17 May 2019
2 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX
rooms: 5
size: 928 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2013
1 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX
rooms: 5
size: 892 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2008

Data Sources

The property at 20 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Oct 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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