42 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £216,995 , which equates to approximately £403 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jul 2010 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £81,995, representing a 60.7% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £216,995 is:

  • 12.3% lower than the average property price on Melba Court
  • 2.7% lower than the average in the CM1 3EW postcode area
  • and 50.2% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

View sold house prices in CM1 3EW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£216,995
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£403
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3EW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Apr 2019.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Feb 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CM1 3EW

11 th / 77
Price Rank
3% lower than average
25 th / 67
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
14 th / 67
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 3EW , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 77. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 67 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 25th out of 67 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£216,995
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+61 %
26 Jul 2010
£135,000
Leasehold
+72 %
17 Aug 2000
£78,500
Leasehold
+42.7 %
24 Jun 1996
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

17 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
50 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
52 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
31 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 13 May 2022
72 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 28 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 42 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Jul 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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