42 Longleaf Drive, Braintree, CM7 1XS is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 969 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 £367,011 , which equates to approximately £379 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Oct 2024 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,011, representing a 4.9% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £367,011 is:

  • 11.8% higher than the average property price on Longleaf Drive
  • 3.3% higher than the average in the CM7 1XS postcode area
  • and 5.6% higher than the average price for Braintree 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 31 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£367,011
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£379
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Longleaf Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1XS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jul 2024.

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 14 Nov 2008, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CM7 1XS

17 th / 56
Price Rank
3% higher than average
22 nd / 35
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
1 st / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM7 1XS , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 35 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 22th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£367,011
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
29 Oct 2024
£350,000
Leasehold
+81.3 %
12 May 2009
£193,000
Leasehold
+159.1 %
12 Apr 1996
£74,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £134,995
sale date: 20 Oct 2000

Data Sources

The property at 42 Longleaf Drive, Braintree, CM7 1XS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Oct 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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