53 Dover Street, Maidstone, ME16 8LF is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 646 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 £251,213 , which equates to approximately £389 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Oct 2019 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,213, representing a 16.8% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £251,213 is:

  • 4.7% higher than the average property price on Dover Street
  • 5.3% higher than the average in the ME16 8LF postcode area
  • and 28.6% lower than the average price for Maidstone 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 17 February 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£251,213
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£389
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Dover Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8LF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Feb 2021.

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 Mar 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 9.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME16 8LF

20 th / 31
Price Rank
5% higher than average
23 rd / 26
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
5 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME16 8LF , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 26 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 23th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£251,213
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
14 Oct 2019
£215,000
Leasehold
+10.3 %
21 Oct 2016
£195,000
Leasehold
+21.9 %
21 Mar 2014
£160,000
Leasehold
+21.2 %
29 Jul 2005
£132,000
Leasehold
+140 %
10 Jan 2000
£55,000
Leasehold
+22.2 %
19 Jul 1996
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2019
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 53 Dover Street, Maidstone, ME16 8LF appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Oct 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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