20 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £270,038 , which equates to approximately £456 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Nov 1999 for £70,000. Since then, the value has increased by £200,038, representing a 285.8% increase, or approximately 11.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £270,038 is:

  • 9.2% higher than the average property price on Melba Court
  • 21.1% higher than the average in the CM1 3EW postcode area
  • and 38.0% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 August 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CM1 3EW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£270,038
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£456
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3EW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Aug 2022.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Aug 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to electric storage heaters, electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters, Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 3EW

39 th / 77
Price Rank
21% higher than average
8 th / 67
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
57 th / 67
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 3EW , this flat's estimated value ranks 39th out of 77. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 57th out of 67 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 8th out of 67 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£270,038
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+286 %
30 Nov 1999
£70,000
Leasehold
+48.9 %
21 Dec 1995
£47,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

17 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
52 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
31 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 13 May 2022
72 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 28 Jan 2022
76 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 21 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 20 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Nov 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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