28 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 549 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 £311,978 , which equates to approximately £568 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Sep 2024 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,978, representing a 5.8% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £311,978 is:

  • 24.9% lower than the average property price on Blacksmith Close
  • 30.1% lower than the average in the CM1 6SY postcode area
  • and 28.4% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 September 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£311,978
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£568
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

28 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6SY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Sep 2022.

This property uses electric storage 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 Oct 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 6SY

25 th / 27
Price Rank
30% lower than average
18 th / 20
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
6 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 6SY , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th 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 18th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£311,978
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
27 Sep 2024
£295,000
Leasehold
+36.3 %
1 Jul 2015
£216,500
Leasehold
+30.4 %
1 May 2012
£166,000
Leasehold
+74.7 %
14 Sep 2001
£95,000
Leasehold
+10.5 %
28 Feb 2001
£86,000
Leasehold
+13.2 %
10 Dec 1999
£76,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £303,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2025
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £302,500
sale date: 6 May 2022
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2022
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 28 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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