42 West Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £345,148 , which equates to approximately £472 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Dec 2019 for £284,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,148, representing a 21.5% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £345,148 is:

  • 13.6% lower than the average property price on West Avenue
  • 21.6% higher than the average in the CM1 2DE postcode area
  • and 23.2% lower than the average price for Chelmsford 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 14 March 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£345,148
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£472
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 West Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Mar 2013.

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 21 Feb 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from poor to very 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, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to CM1 2DE

7 th / 13
Price Rank
22% higher than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
56% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 2DE , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 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 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£345,148
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
19 Dec 2019
£284,000
Leasehold
+82.6 %
19 Aug 2005
£155,500
Leasehold
+99.4 %
10 Nov 2000
£78,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 699 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2017
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 12 May 2017
rooms: 4
size: 704 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2016
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £159,995
sale date: 18 Jul 2012

Data Sources

The property at 42 West Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Dec 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Mar 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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