23 Kingsmere Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8AF is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,098 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 £412,677 , which equates to approximately £376 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Sep 2022 for £420,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £7,323, representing a 1.7% decrease, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £412,677 is:

  • 3.1% lower than the average property price on Kingsmere Close
  • 2.6% lower than the average in the CO5 8AF postcode area
  • and 28.2% higher than the average price for Colchester 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 11 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1098 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£412,677
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£376
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Kingsmere Close, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Aug 2020.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly multiple glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 May 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 29.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to mostly multiple glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Mostly multiple glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8AF

14 th / 24
Price Rank
3% lower than average
8 th / 16
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
13 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8AF , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 16 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 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£412,677
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
17 Sep 2022
£420,000
Leasehold
+255.9 %
19 Dec 2000
£118,000
Leasehold
+56.3 %
8 Aug 1997
£75,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £448,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2023
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2021
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £328,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £335,500
sale date: 1 Aug 2018

Data Sources

The property at 23 Kingsmere Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8AF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Sep 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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