23 Smythies Avenue, Colchester, CO1 2UR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £336,742 , which equates to approximately £481 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Sep 2021 for £305,000. Since then, the value has increased by £31,742, representing a 10.4% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £336,742 is:

  • 12.7% higher than the average property price on Smythies Avenue
  • 4.9% higher than the average in the CO1 2UR postcode area
  • and 4.6% 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 2 September 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
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£336,742
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£481
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Smythies Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2UR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Sep 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 13 Jan 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO1 2UR

7 th / 15
Price Rank
5% higher than average
13 th / 13
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
1 st / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2UR , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 13 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 13th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£336,742
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
10 Sep 2021
£305,000
Leasehold
+122.6 %
12 Dec 2003
£137,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 740 sq ft
sale price: £159,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2011
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 1 Oct 1999
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £328,500
sale date: 7 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 23 Smythies Avenue, Colchester, CO1 2UR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Sep 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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