5 Merton Street, Cambridge, CB3 9JD is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,605 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,685,304 , which equates to approximately £647 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Apr 1996 for £242,123. Since then, the value has increased by £1,443,181, representing a 596.1% increase, or approximately 20.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,685,304 is:

  • 72.1% higher than the average property price on Merton Street
  • 76.4% higher than the average in the CB3 9JD postcode area
  • and 153.1% higher than the average price for Cambridge 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 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CB3 9JD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2605 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,685,304
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£647
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Merton Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9JD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Feb 2013. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly secondary glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CB3 9JD

1 st / 17
Price Rank
76% higher than average
1 st / 15
Size Rank
108% bigger than average
15 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB3 9JD , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 15 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 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,685,304
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+596 %
12 Apr 1996
£242,123
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1528 sq ft
sale price: £1,050,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £850,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2008
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £570,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2002

Data Sources

The property at 5 Merton Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9JD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Apr 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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