40 Chaplin Close, Chelmsford, CM2 8QW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 710 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 £497,144 , which equates to approximately £700 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 2013 for £274,995. Since then, the value has increased by £222,149, representing a 80.8% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £497,144 is:

  • 2.4% higher than the average property price on Chaplin Close
  • 5.8% higher than the average in the CM2 8QW postcode area
  • and 10.7% higher than the average price for Chelmsford 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 June 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£497,144
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£700
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Chaplin Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8QW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jun 2013.

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 are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 May 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CM2 8QW

12 th / 24
Price Rank
6% higher than average
17 th / 19
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
2 nd / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM2 8QW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 12th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 19 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 17th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£497,144
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
28 Aug 2013
£274,995
Leasehold
+45.9 %
30 Nov 2012
£188,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2024
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £455,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2021
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £472,500
sale date: 26 Apr 2019

Data Sources

The property at 40 Chaplin Close, Chelmsford, CM2 8QW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Aug 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jun 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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