42 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £182,500 , which equates to approximately £458 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Feb 2022 for £182,500. Since then, the value has not changed.

The current estimated value of £182,500 is:

  • 25.8% lower than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 19.7% lower than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 48.4% lower than the average price for Southend-On-Sea as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SS1 2AQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£182,500
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£458
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Aug 2021.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Apr 2011, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (another dwelling above) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS1 2AQ

73 rd / 81
Price Rank
20% lower than average
78 th / 78
Size Rank
35% smaller than average
2 nd / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 73th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 78 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 78th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£182,500
streetscan.co.uk estimate
0 %
11 Feb 2022
£182,500
Leasehold
+22.9 %
29 Sep 2017
£148,500
Leasehold
+10 %
10 Jul 2015
£135,000
Leasehold
-6.9 %
22 Dec 2005
£144,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

51 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2021
52 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2019
48 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 42 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Feb 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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