39 Clearwater, Colchester, CO2 8BU is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £107,598 , which equates to approximately £270 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Nov 2014 for £80,000. Since then, the value has increased by £27,598, representing a 34.5% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £107,598 is:

  • 45.5% lower than the average property price on Clearwater
  • 44.8% lower than the average in the CO2 8BU postcode area
  • and 66.6% lower 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 11 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£107,598
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£270
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

39 Clearwater, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2024.

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 23 May 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 27%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO2 8BU

33 rd / 33
Price Rank
45% lower than average
27 th / 30
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
24 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8BU , this flat's estimated value ranks 33th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 30 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 27th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£107,598
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
14 Nov 2014
£80,000
Leasehold
-9.6 %
11 Dec 2006
£88,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2019
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2017
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £91,500
sale date: 27 Feb 2015
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £88,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2013
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £77,000
sale date: 17 May 2013

Data Sources

The property at 39 Clearwater, Colchester, CO2 8BU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Nov 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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