42 Basalt Close, Walsall, WS2 8XB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 990 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £238,000 , which equates to approximately £240 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Nov 2001 for £70,000. Since then, the value has increased by £168,000, representing a 240.0% increase, or approximately 10.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £238,000 is:

  • 13.5% higher than the average property price on Basalt Close
  • 26.1% higher than the average in the WS2 8XB postcode area
  • and 16.6% lower than the average price for Walsall 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 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£238,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£240
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Basalt Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8XB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Oct 2014.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Sep 2013, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 68.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to partial double glazing.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WS2 8XB

11 th / 44
Price Rank
26% higher than average
1 st / 33
Size Rank
48% bigger than average
29 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WS2 8XB , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 33 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 1st out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£238,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+240 %
16 Nov 2001
£70,000
Leasehold
+16.8 %
22 Nov 1996
£59,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 28 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £64,800
sale date: 21 Mar 2000
rooms: 4
size: 899 sq ft
sale price: £59,995
sale date: 6 Dec 1996

Data Sources

The property at 42 Basalt Close, Walsall, WS2 8XB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Nov 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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