39 Chestnut Drive, Soham, Ely, CB7 5FW is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £138,464 , which equates to approximately £243 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Feb 2018 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,464, representing a 10.8% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £138,464 is:

  • 39.7% lower than the average property price on Chestnut Drive
  • 36.1% lower than the average in the CB7 5FW postcode area
  • and 66.9% lower than the average price for Ely 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 8 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£138,464
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£243
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

39 Chestnut Drive, Soham, Ely, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5FW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jul 2023.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Dec 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 32.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB7 5FW

30 th / 41
Price Rank
36% lower than average
23 rd / 39
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
37 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB7 5FW , this flat's estimated value ranks 30th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 37th out of 39 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 23th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£138,464
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
28 Feb 2018
£125,000
Leasehold
+26.3 %
23 Nov 2010
£99,000
Leasehold
-13.2 %
3 Aug 2007
£114,000
Leasehold
+35.7 %
15 Apr 2004
£84,000
Leasehold
+40.1 %
26 Nov 2001
£59,950
Leasehold
+49.9 %
5 Feb 1999
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £137,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2020
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2007
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2006
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2003

Data Sources

The property at 39 Chestnut Drive, Soham, Ely, CB7 5FW appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Feb 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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