38 Hobart Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2ES is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £238,294 , which equates to approximately £369 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Sep 2021 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £18,294, representing a 8.3% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £238,294 is:

  • 15.5% lower than the average property price on Hobart Close
  • 9.6% lower than the average in the CM1 2ES postcode area
  • and 45.3% lower than the average price for Chelmsford 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 26 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£238,294
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£369
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Hobart Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Feb 2025.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jul 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 18.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 2ES

21 st / 27
Price Rank
10% lower than average
15 th / 26
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
19 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 2ES , this flat's estimated value ranks 21th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 26 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 15th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£238,294
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
10 Sep 2021
£220,000
Leasehold
+31.7 %
15 Dec 2014
£167,000
Leasehold
+4.4 %
27 Jul 2007
£159,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2021
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 38 Hobart Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2ES appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Sep 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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