42 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 420 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £237,156 , which equates to approximately £565 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Nov 2020 for £206,000. Since then, the value has increased by £31,156, representing a 15.1% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £237,156 is:

  • 20.7% higher than the average property price on Harkness Close
  • 21.1% higher than the average in the RM3 9NX postcode area
  • and 47.1% lower than the average price for Romford as a whole

View sold house prices in RM3 9NX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£237,156
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£565
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Harkness Close, Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority, RM3 9NX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2012.

A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Jul 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
No system present: electric heaters assumed
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RM3 9NX

7 th / 35
Price Rank
21% higher than average
27 th / 33
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
2 nd / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM3 9NX , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 33 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 27th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£237,156
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
27 Nov 2020
£206,000
Leasehold
+8.4 %
20 Dec 2018
£190,000
Leasehold
+196.9 %
30 Nov 2001
£64,000
Leasehold
+65.6 %
14 Nov 1997
£38,650
Leasehold
+17.1 %
13 Sep 1996
£33,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

21 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
44 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2024
27 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2022
15 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2021
40 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2020

Data Sources

The property at 42 Harkness Close, Romford, RM3 9NX appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Nov 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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