38 Elm Tree Drive, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 5LU is a freehold semi-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 £341,857 , which equates to approximately £397 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2020 for £282,500. Since then, the value has increased by £59,357, representing a 21.0% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £341,857 is:

  • 12.9% lower than the average property price on Elm Tree Drive
  • 6.7% lower than the average in the SG8 5LU postcode area
  • and 50.9% lower than the average price for Royston 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 17 April 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£341,857
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£397
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Elm Tree Drive, Bassingbourn, Royston, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5LU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Apr 2019.

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 13 Dec 2013. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation 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, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 5LU

22 nd / 28
Price Rank
7% lower than average
17 th / 23
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
7 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 5LU , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 23 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 17th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£341,857
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
7 Aug 2020
£282,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

33 Elm Tree Drive, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 5LU
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2018

Data Sources

The property at 38 Elm Tree Drive, Bassingbourn, Royston, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5LU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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