22 Melrose Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5JA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,024 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £431,792 , which equates to approximately £213 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Feb 2010 for £249,750. Since then, the value has increased by £182,042, representing a 72.9% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £431,792 is:

  • 35.6% higher than the average property price on Melrose Avenue
  • 18.8% higher than the average in the CH3 5JA postcode area
  • and 31.0% higher than the average price for Chester 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 27 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2024 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£431,792
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£213
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

22 Melrose Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Nov 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 18 Nov 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CH3 5JA

7 th / 24
Price Rank
19% higher than average
1 st / 14
Size Rank
70% bigger than average
14 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH3 5JA , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th 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 1st out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£431,792
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
26 Feb 2010
£249,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2024
rooms: 6
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £161,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 22 Melrose Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5JA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Feb 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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