26 Elmwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RD is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 657 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 £348,272 , which equates to approximately £530 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jan 2024 for £345,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,272, representing a 0.9% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £348,272 is:

  • 3.9% lower than the average property price on Elmwood Drive
  • 4.4% lower than the average in the CO5 8RD postcode area
  • and 8.2% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 September 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO5 8RD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£348,272
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£530
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Elmwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 2015.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have partial double glazing.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO5 8RD

11 th / 26
Price Rank
4% lower than average
20 th / 20
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
1 st / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8RD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 11th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 20 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 20th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£348,272
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
12 Jan 2024
£345,000
Leasehold
+9.5 %
17 Nov 2016
£315,000
Leasehold
+46.5 %
18 Dec 2015
£215,000
Leasehold
+38.7 %
14 Mar 2003
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 655 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2009

Data Sources

The property at 26 Elmwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Jan 2024. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 14 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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