3 Browns Close, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NP is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 861 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 £322,166 , which equates to approximately £374 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Aug 2024 for £315,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,166, representing a 2.3% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £322,166 is:

  • 6.2% lower than the average property price on Browns Close
  • 5.0% lower than the average in the IP7 7NP postcode area
  • and 12.4% higher than the average price for Ipswich 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 13 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£322,166
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£374
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Browns Close, Hitcham, Ipswich, Babergh, Suffolk, IP7 7NP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Feb 2024.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 21 Oct 2008. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to IP7 7NP

10 th / 11
Price Rank
5% lower than average
6 th / 8
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP7 7NP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 8 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£322,166
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
30 Aug 2024
£315,000
Leasehold
+147.1 %
27 Feb 2009
£127,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £362,000
sale date: 31 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £340,500
sale date: 23 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £262,500
sale date: 27 Sep 2018

Data Sources

The property at 3 Browns Close, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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