4 Took Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5RJ is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £425,388 , which equates to approximately £557 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Sep 2017 for £345,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,388, representing a 23.3% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £425,388 is:

  • 2.6% lower than the average property price on Took Drive
  • 3.1% higher than the average in the CM3 5RJ postcode area
  • and 2.4% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). 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 29 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£425,388
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£557
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Took Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5RJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jul 2024.

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 2 Apr 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM3 5RJ

10 th / 13
Price Rank
3% higher than average
9 th / 9
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
1 st / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 5RJ , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 9 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 9th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£425,388
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
26 Sep 2017
£345,000
Leasehold
+38 %
7 Mar 2014
£250,000
Leasehold
+13.6 %
28 Sep 2010
£220,000
Leasehold
-2.2 %
5 Jun 2007
£225,000
Leasehold
+27.5 %
1 Aug 2003
£176,500
Leasehold
+19.3 %
26 Sep 2002
£148,000
Leasehold
+87.3 %
3 Oct 1997
£79,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2005
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £214,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2005

Data Sources

The property at 4 Took Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5RJ appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Sep 2017. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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