3 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. 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 £276,113 , which equates to approximately £321 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2019 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £46,113, representing a 20.0% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £276,113 is:

  • 22.7% higher than the average property price on Grassmere
  • 28.6% higher than the average in the CO4 9UG postcode area
  • and 14.2% lower than the average price for Colchester 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 14 May 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£276,113
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£321
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9UG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Oct 2019.

This property uses electric room 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 14 May 2018, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 31.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9UG

3 rd / 13
Price Rank
29% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
54% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9UG , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 12 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 1st out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£276,113
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
31 May 2019
£230,000
Leasehold
+16.8 %
16 Mar 2015
£197,000
Leasehold
+264.8 %
24 Feb 1995
£54,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2006
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 15 May 2009
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2018
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £119,995
sale date: 31 Jul 2015
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 7 May 2013

Data Sources

The property at 3 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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