3 Sears Close, Shefford, SG17 5HG is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,152 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 £524,118 , which equates to approximately £455 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jan 2013 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £254,118, representing a 94.1% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £524,118 is:

  • 15.5% lower than the average property price on Sears Close
  • 8.4% lower than the average in the SG17 5HG postcode area
  • and 31.9% higher than the average price for Shefford 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 11 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£524,118
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£455
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Sears Close, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG17 5HG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 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 21 Dec 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG17 5HG

5 th / 14
Price Rank
8% lower than average
5 th / 9
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
1 st / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG17 5HG , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 9 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 5th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£524,118
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+94 %
18 Jan 2013
£270,000
Leasehold
-15 %
10 Nov 2006
£317,500
Leasehold
+205.3 %
8 Mar 1996
£104,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2024

Data Sources

The property at 3 Sears Close, Shefford, SG17 5HG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jan 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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