23 Merlin Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6RY is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £274,909 , which equates to approximately £387 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jul 2010 for £162,000. Since then, the value has increased by £112,909, representing a 69.7% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £274,909 is:

  • 8.3% higher than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 14.1% higher than the average in the RM16 6RY postcode area
  • and 25.8% lower than the average price for Grays as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 April 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RM16 6RY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£274,909
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£387
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Merlin Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 6RY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jun 2020.

This property uses electric room 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 8 Apr 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RM16 6RY

1 st / 42
Price Rank
14% higher than average
5 th / 35
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
2 nd / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RM16 6RY , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 35 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£274,909
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
29 Jul 2010
£162,000
Leasehold
+37.3 %
30 Jun 2000
£117,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

25 Merlin Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6RY
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2021
24 Merlin Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6RY
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2020
29 Merlin Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6RY
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2019
27 Merlin Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6RY
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2007
9 Merlin Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6RY
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £79,995
sale date: 23 Jun 2000

Data Sources

The property at 23 Merlin Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6RY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jul 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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