26 Orford Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 7NY is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,055 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 £510,976 , which equates to approximately £484 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2014 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £220,976, representing a 76.2% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £510,976 is:

  • 2.9% higher than the average property price on Orford Crescent
  • 15.0% higher than the average in the CM1 7NY postcode area
  • and 17.2% higher than the average price for Chelmsford 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 19 December 2014, 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
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£510,976
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£484
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Orford Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7NY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Dec 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Aug 2013. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
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 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 7NY

6 th / 18
Price Rank
15% higher than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
7 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 7NY , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£510,976
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
31 Jan 2014
£290,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £233,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2006

Data Sources

The property at 26 Orford Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7NY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Dec 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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