42 Dorothy Gardens, Benfleet, SS7 3AE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 743 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 £388,154 , which equates to approximately £523 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2022 for £360,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,154, representing a 7.8% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £388,154 is:

  • 3.7% lower than the average property price on Dorothy Gardens
  • 5.4% lower than the average in the SS7 3AE postcode area
  • and 15.7% lower than the average price for Benfleet 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 23 July 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£388,154
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£523
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Dorothy Gardens, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 3AE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 2021.

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 21 Oct 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

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 wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS7 3AE

16 th / 22
Price Rank
5% lower than average
14 th / 18
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
5 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 3AE , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 18 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 14th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£388,154
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
18 Mar 2022
£360,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £312,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 13 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £343,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £333,800
sale date: 17 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at 42 Dorothy Gardens, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 3AE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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