42 Portman Street, Taunton, TA2 7BU is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £197,591 , which equates to approximately £340 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jun 2019 for £155,250. Since then, the value has increased by £42,341, representing a 27.3% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £197,591 is:

  • 2.8% lower than the average property price on Portman Street
  • 0.2% higher than the average in the TA2 7BU postcode area
  • and 35.0% lower than the average price for Taunton 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 8 January 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£197,591
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£340
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Portman Street, Taunton, Taunton Deane, Somerset, TA2 7BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jan 2018.

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 11 Jun 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TA2 7BU

5 th / 21
Price Rank
0% same as average
17 th / 17
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
1 st / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
39% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TA2 7BU , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 17 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 17th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£197,591
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
25 Jun 2019
£155,250
Leasehold
+10.9 %
2 Dec 2011
£140,000
Leasehold
+12 %
4 Oct 2006
£125,000
Leasehold
+14.3 %
14 Nov 2003
£109,400
Leasehold
+166.8 %
27 May 1998
£41,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 15 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 42 Portman Street, Taunton, TA2 7BU appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jun 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jan 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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