217 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SX is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 980 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 £214,491 , which equates to approximately £219 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jun 2013 for £134,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,491, representing a 60.1% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,491 is:

  • 26.4% lower than the average property price on Babbacombe Road
  • 2.8% higher than the average in the TQ1 3SX postcode area
  • and 25.2% lower than the average price for Torquay 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 21 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£214,491
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£219
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

217 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3SX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jun 2014.

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 19 May 2009. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to TQ1 3SX

17 th / 23
Price Rank
3% higher than average
10 th / 17
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
10 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 3SX , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,491
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+60 %
7 Jun 2013
£134,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £163,500
sale date: 17 May 2007
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2004
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £66,500
sale date: 2 Nov 2000
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 217 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 3SX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Jun 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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