26 Murtwell Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5ED is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 915 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 £615,506 , which equates to approximately £673 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Feb 2011 for £340,000. Since then, the value has increased by £275,506, representing a 81.0% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £615,506 is:

  • 20.0% lower than the average property price on Murtwell Drive
  • 23.0% lower than the average in the IG7 5ED postcode area
  • and 29.2% lower than the average price for Chigwell 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 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£615,506
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£673
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Murtwell Drive, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5ED has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jan 2017.

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 29 Oct 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 27.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 84% of 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, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 84% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG7 5ED

23 rd / 25
Price Rank
23% lower than average
17 th / 18
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
6 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IG7 5ED , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 18 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 17th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£615,506
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
1 Feb 2011
£340,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £336,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2006

Data Sources

The property at 26 Murtwell Drive, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5ED appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Feb 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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