20 Merlin Drive, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5QY is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,270 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £298,552 , which equates to approximately £235 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Feb 2019 for £243,000. Since then, the value has increased by £55,552, representing a 22.9% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £298,552 is:

  • 9.9% higher than the average property price on Merlin Drive
  • 8.9% higher than the average in the PO3 5QY postcode area
  • and 5.7% lower than the average price for Portsmouth as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 25 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1270 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£298,552
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£235
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Merlin Drive, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5QY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Apr 2024.

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 5 Jul 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.3%.

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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% 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
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PO3 5QY

15 th / 68
Price Rank
9% higher than average
2 nd / 60
Size Rank
102% bigger than average
59 th / 60
Price Per Sq FT Rank
46% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PO3 5QY , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 68. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 59th out of 60 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 2nd out of 60 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£298,552
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
8 Feb 2019
£243,000
Leasehold
+38.9 %
7 Nov 2013
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2005
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2006
rooms: 3
size: 665 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2009
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 20 Merlin Drive, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5QY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Feb 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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