259 Chinook, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9XT is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £168,878 , which equates to approximately £314 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2013 for £97,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,878, representing a 74.1% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £168,878 is:

  • 21.6% lower than the average property price on Chinook
  • 32.5% lower than the average in the CO4 9XT postcode area
  • and 47.5% lower 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 5 March 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£168,878
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£314
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

259 Chinook, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9XT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Mar 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 21 Sep 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 36.2%.

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 average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9XT

65 th / 67
Price Rank
32% lower than average
44 th / 55
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
51 st / 55
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9XT , this house's estimated value ranks 65th out of 67. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 51th out of 55 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 44th out of 55 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£168,878
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
31 May 2013
£97,000
Leasehold
+64.4 %
17 Dec 2001
£59,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2024
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £231,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 259 Chinook, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9XT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Mar 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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