38 Mortimer Gardens, Colchester, CO4 5ZG is a freehold terraced property built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 1,163 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 £354,723 , which equates to approximately £305 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Mar 2022 for £337,500. Since then, the value has increased by £17,223, representing a 5.1% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £354,723 is:

  • 48.4% higher than the average property price on Mortimer Gardens
  • 57.0% higher than the average in the CO4 5ZG postcode area
  • and 10.2% higher 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 18 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
1163 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£354,723
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£305
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Mortimer Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5ZG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jul 2020.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided by a gas boiler or circulator, but the cylinder is not fitted with a thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Mar 2010, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO4 5ZG

9 th / 56
Price Rank
57% higher than average
8 th / 52
Size Rank
51% bigger than average
17 th / 52
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5ZG , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 52 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 8th out of 52 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£354,723
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
24 Mar 2022
£337,500
Leasehold
+20.5 %
16 Aug 2016
£280,000
Leasehold
+30.2 %
30 Jul 2008
£215,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £256,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2008
rooms: 7
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2008

Data Sources

The property at 38 Mortimer Gardens, Colchester, CO4 5ZG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Mar 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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