26 Carr Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4JA is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 818 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 £241,044 , which equates to approximately £295 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Dec 2014 for £159,950. Since then, the value has increased by £81,094, representing a 50.7% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £241,044 is:

  • 0.0% lower than the average property price on Carr Avenue
  • 2.2% higher than the average in the IP16 4JA postcode area
  • and 5.6% lower than the average price for Leiston as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 14 September 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£241,044
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£295
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Carr Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, IP16 4JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 2015.

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 31 Mar 2015, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP16 4JA

31 st / 57
Price Rank
2% higher than average
25 th / 39
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
10 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP16 4JA , this house's estimated value ranks 31th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 39 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 25th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£241,044
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
22 Dec 2014
£159,950
Leasehold
+28 %
31 Oct 2013
£125,000
Leasehold
+160.4 %
4 Jun 1998
£48,000
Leasehold
+10.3 %
25 Sep 1997
£43,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 26 Carr Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4JA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Dec 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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