285 Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 8HB is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 893 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 £339,055 , which equates to approximately £380 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Feb 2019 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £64,055, representing a 23.3% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £339,055 is:

  • 10.2% lower than the average property price on Dorset Avenue
  • 3.2% higher than the average in the CM2 8HB postcode area
  • and 24.5% lower 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 2 June 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£339,055
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£380
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

285 Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8HB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jun 2018.

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 17 Apr 2012, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 59.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM2 8HB

12 th / 16
Price Rank
3% higher than average
9 th / 11
Size Rank
0% same size than average
6 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM2 8HB , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£339,055
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
22 Feb 2019
£275,000
Leasehold
+56.7 %
9 Nov 2012
£175,500
Leasehold
+18.6 %
23 Jan 2004
£148,000
Leasehold
+72.1 %
5 Mar 2001
£86,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £327,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £276,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1004 sq ft
sale price: £308,250
sale date: 15 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at 285 Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 8HB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Feb 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jun 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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