5 Merlin Close, Sittingbourne, ME10 4TY is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 560 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 £221,266 , which equates to approximately £395 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jul 2010 for £122,000. Since then, the value has increased by £99,266, representing a 81.4% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £221,266 is:

  • 38.6% lower than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 37.4% lower than the average in the ME10 4TY postcode area
  • and 31.0% lower than the average price for Sittingbourne 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 2 November 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£221,266
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£395
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Merlin Close, Sittingbourne, Swale, Kent, ME10 4TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Nov 2021.

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.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Mar 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME10 4TY

22 nd / 29
Price Rank
37% lower than average
20 th / 21
Size Rank
38% smaller than average
3 rd / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME10 4TY , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 22th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd 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 20th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£221,266
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
9 Jul 2010
£122,000
Leasehold
-19.7 %
2 Apr 2007
£152,000
Leasehold
-0.3 %
21 Oct 2005
£152,500
Leasehold
+84.8 %
19 Sep 2001
£82,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £257,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £252,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2020
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £159,995
sale date: 30 Sep 2015

Data Sources

The property at 5 Merlin Close, Sittingbourne, ME10 4TY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jul 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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