38 Merlin Drive, Sandy, SG19 2UN is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,642 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £474,592 , which equates to approximately £288 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Sep 2011 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £224,592, representing a 89.8% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £474,592 is:

  • 7.0% lower than the average property price on Merlin Drive
  • 2.0% lower than the average in the SG19 2UN postcode area
  • and 31.9% higher than the average price for Sandy 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 9 February 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1642 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£474,592
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£288
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Merlin Drive, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG19 2UN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Feb 2011.

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 8 Feb 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG19 2UN

42 nd / 85
Price Rank
2% lower than average
9 th / 56
Size Rank
34% bigger than average
56 th / 56
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG19 2UN , this house's estimated value ranks 42th out of 85. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 56th out of 56 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 9th out of 56 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£474,592
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+90 %
1 Sep 2011
£250,000
Leasehold
+20.5 %
1 Aug 2003
£207,500
Leasehold
+1.2 %
10 Apr 2003
£205,000
Leasehold
+78.3 %
30 Apr 1999
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £489,950
sale date: 22 Apr 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2016
rooms: 8
size: 1776 sq ft
sale price: £386,250
sale date: 30 Sep 2013
rooms: 8
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £325,500
sale date: 9 Oct 2009

Data Sources

The property at 38 Merlin Drive, Sandy, SG19 2UN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Sep 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Feb 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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