24 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8EZ is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,411 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 £479,505 , which equates to approximately £199 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Nov 2023 for £475,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,505, representing a 0.9% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £479,505 is:

  • 3.9% lower than the average property price on Fairhaven Avenue
  • 11.2% lower than the average in the CO5 8EZ postcode area
  • and 48.9% 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 26 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2411 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£479,505
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£199
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8EZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jul 2023.

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 14 Oct 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric ceiling heating, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak, plus solar to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8EZ

31 st / 43
Price Rank
11% lower than average
1 st / 29
Size Rank
103% bigger than average
29 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
56% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8EZ , this house's estimated value ranks 31th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 29 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 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£479,505
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
17 Nov 2023
£475,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2021
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2020
rooms: 6
size: 737 sq ft
sale price: £349,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2013
rooms: 5
size: 941 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £493,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2017

Data Sources

The property at 24 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8EZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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