42 Chinook, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9SZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 678 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 £257,484 , which equates to approximately £380 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jan 2012 for £145,500. Since then, the value has increased by £111,984, representing a 77.0% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £257,484 is:

  • 19.5% higher than the average property price on Chinook
  • 16.3% higher than the average in the CO4 9SZ postcode area
  • and 20.0% lower than the average price for Colchester 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 10 August 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£257,484
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£380
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Chinook, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Aug 2023.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Sep 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9SZ

6 th / 35
Price Rank
16% higher than average
4 th / 28
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
3 rd / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9SZ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 28 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 4th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£257,484
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
30 Jan 2012
£145,500
Leasehold
-10.5 %
27 Jul 2007
£162,500
Leasehold
+37.1 %
5 Sep 2003
£118,500
Leasehold
+10.7 %
19 Jul 2002
£107,000
Leasehold
+148.8 %
10 May 1996
£43,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 24 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 626 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £199,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2020
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 42 Chinook, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9SZ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jan 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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