20 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 786 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 £353,572 , which equates to approximately £450 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Jan 2007 for £188,000. Since then, the value has increased by £165,572, representing a 88.1% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £353,572 is:

  • 25.0% lower than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 11.5% lower than the average in the SO32 1LZ postcode area
  • and 33.3% lower than the average price for Southampton 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 29 July 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£353,572
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£450
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO32 1LZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jul 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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Nov 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SO32 1LZ

7 th / 11
Price Rank
11% lower than average
5 th / 8
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SO32 1LZ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 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 5th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£353,572
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+88 %
2 Jan 2007
£188,000
Leasehold
+155.8 %
27 May 1999
£73,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £287,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £281,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £312,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £517,500
sale date: 16 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £179,950
sale date: 31 Oct 2000

Data Sources

The property at 20 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Jan 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jul 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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