4 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £206,627 , which equates to approximately £468 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2007 for £144,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,627, representing a 43.5% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £206,627 is:

  • 16.5% lower than the average property price on Melba Court
  • 7.3% lower than the average in the CM1 3EW postcode area
  • and 52.6% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£206,627
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£468
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

4 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3EW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 2022.

This property uses electric room 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 24 Jan 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from no system present: electric heaters assumed to room heaters, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 3EW

48 th / 77
Price Rank
7% lower than average
50 th / 67
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
18 th / 67
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 3EW , this flat's estimated value ranks 48th out of 77. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 67 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 50th out of 67 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£206,627
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+43 %
31 Aug 2007
£144,000
Leasehold
-0.7 %
15 Jun 2007
£145,000
Leasehold
+95.9 %
6 Apr 2001
£74,000
Leasehold
+59.1 %
24 Feb 1995
£46,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2022
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 29 Sep 2021
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 27 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 4 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2007. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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