44 Ernest Drive, Maidstone, ME16 0QS is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,270 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £487,405 , which equates to approximately £384 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Aug 2014 for £325,100. Since then, the value has increased by £162,305, representing a 49.9% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £487,405 is:

  • 33.6% higher than the average property price on Ernest Drive
  • 31.5% higher than the average in the ME16 0QS postcode area
  • and 38.5% higher than the average price for Maidstone 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 29 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1270 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£487,405
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£384
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

44 Ernest Drive, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0QS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jan 2015.

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 7 May 2014. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to ME16 0QS

3 rd / 40
Price Rank
32% higher than average
1 st / 30
Size Rank
84% bigger than average
29 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME16 0QS , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 30 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£487,405
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
8 Aug 2014
£325,100
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £180,338
sale date: 10 Feb 2006
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2012

Data Sources

The property at 44 Ernest Drive, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0QS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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