257 St James Lane, Coventry, CV3 3DB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £141,896 , which equates to approximately £159 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Oct 2002 for £50,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,896, representing a 183.8% increase, or approximately 7.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £141,896 is:

  • 24.2% lower than the average property price on St James Lane
  • 21.1% lower than the average in the CV3 3DB postcode area
  • and 47.4% lower than the average price for Coventry 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 23 May 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£141,896
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£159
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

257 St James Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 3DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 May 2013.

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 16 Feb 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CV3 3DB

14 th / 16
Price Rank
21% lower than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
8 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CV3 3DB , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 11 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 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£141,896
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+184 %
25 Oct 2002
£50,000
Leasehold
+35.1 %
1 Oct 2001
£37,000
Leasehold
+48 %
6 Aug 1999
£25,000
Leasehold
+35.1 %
19 Nov 1996
£18,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £86,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2004
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £212,500
sale date: 14 Feb 2022
rooms: 6
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £124,546
sale date: 20 Aug 2021
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2019

Data Sources

The property at 257 St James Lane, Coventry, CV3 3DB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Oct 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 May 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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