38 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9BT is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,711 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 £576,139 , which equates to approximately £337 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Mar 2021 for £500,000. Since then, the value has increased by £76,139, representing a 15.2% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £576,139 is:

  • 34.0% higher than the average property price on Straight Road
  • 54.0% higher than the average in the CO3 9BT postcode area
  • and 73.2% 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 10 November 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1711 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£576,139
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£337
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Nov 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 from main heating system. The windows have partial secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Jul 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.7%.

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 energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial secondary glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO3 9BT

4 th / 20
Price Rank
54% higher than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
66% bigger than average
10 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9BT , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£576,139
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
15 Mar 2021
£500,000
Leasehold
+49.9 %
30 Nov 2009
£333,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £249,995
sale date: 8 Mar 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1862 sq ft
sale price: £595,000
sale date: 9 Apr 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £366,780
sale date: 6 Oct 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1938 sq ft
sale price: £382,500
sale date: 31 May 2016

Data Sources

The property at 38 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9BT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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