3 Forest Gardens, Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2LB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,227 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £504,615 , which equates to approximately £411 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Apr 2021 for £410,000. Since then, the value has increased by £94,615, representing a 23.1% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £504,615 is:

  • 13.3% higher than the average property price on Forest Gardens
  • 19.0% higher than the average in the SO32 2LB postcode area
  • and 4.8% lower than the average price for Southampton 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 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£504,615
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£411
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Forest Gardens, Waltham Chase, Southampton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO32 2LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Mar 2014.

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 1 Nov 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 15.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), insulated to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SO32 2LB

5 th / 12
Price Rank
19% higher than average
4 th / 11
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
8 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SO32 2LB , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 5th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 11 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 4th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£504,615
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
14 Apr 2021
£410,000
Leasehold
+44.9 %
3 Sep 2014
£283,000
Leasehold
+9.7 %
29 Jul 2011
£258,000
Leasehold
+255.9 %
9 Aug 1996
£72,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2019

Data Sources

The property at 3 Forest Gardens, Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2LB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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