23 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £229,112 , which equates to approximately £443 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Feb 2012 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £94,112, representing a 69.7% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £229,112 is:

  • 7.4% lower than the average property price on Melba Court
  • 2.8% higher than the average in the CM1 3EW postcode area
  • and 47.4% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 March 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£229,112
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£443
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

23 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3EW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Mar 2021.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Mar 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 3EW

64 th / 77
Price Rank
3% higher than average
39 th / 67
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
62 nd / 67
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 3EW , this flat's estimated value ranks 64th out of 77. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 62th out of 67 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 39th out of 67 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£229,112
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
27 Feb 2012
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 13 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 28 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 23 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3EW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Feb 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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