5 Tara Close, Colchester, CO4 3DP is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 517 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 £215,990 , which equates to approximately £418 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jul 2004 for £107,995. Since then, the value has increased by £107,995, representing a 100.0% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £215,990 is:

  • 7.7% higher than the average property price on Tara Close
  • 7.3% higher than the average in the CO4 3DP postcode area
  • and 32.9% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 May 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£215,990
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£418
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Tara Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3DP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 May 2024.

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 17 Sep 2019. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO4 3DP

3 rd / 10
Price Rank
7% higher than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
5 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3DP , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£215,990
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+100 %
23 Jul 2004
£107,995
Leasehold
+46.9 %
20 May 2002
£73,500
Leasehold
+88.5 %
13 Nov 1998
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £161,500
sale date: 25 Mar 2019
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2017
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £127,500
sale date: 21 Aug 2015
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £121,750
sale date: 8 Mar 2013

Data Sources

The property at 5 Tara Close, Colchester, CO4 3DP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jul 2004. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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