42 Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RT is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 980 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 £321,743 , which equates to approximately £329 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Dec 2016 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £76,743, representing a 31.3% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £321,743 is:

  • 25.7% higher than the average property price on Merricks Lane
  • 17.5% higher than the average in the SS16 4RT postcode area
  • and 21.3% lower than the average price for Basildon as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SS16 4RT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£321,743
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£329
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Merricks Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4RT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Mar 2016.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SS16 4RT

7 th / 24
Price Rank
17% higher than average
13 th / 21
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
5 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS16 4RT , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 21 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 13th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£321,743
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+31 %
19 Dec 2016
£245,000
Leasehold
+80.1 %
3 Nov 2004
£136,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2023
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £321,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 42 Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Dec 2016. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 23 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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