53 Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 495 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 £173,354 , which equates to approximately £350 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Aug 2006 for £109,000. Since then, the value has increased by £64,354, representing a 59.0% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £173,354 is:

  • 24.4% lower than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 19.1% lower than the average in the TA1 3XL postcode area
  • and 43.0% lower than the average price for Taunton as a whole

View sold house prices in TA1 3XL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£173,354
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£350
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53 Orchid Close, Taunton, Taunton Deane, Somerset, TA1 3XL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jun 2020.

This property is heated by gas room heaters. It is connected to mains gas. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Jun 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 26.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, mains gas).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TA1 3XL

29 th / 41
Price Rank
19% lower than average
25 th / 36
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
23 rd / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TA1 3XL , this house's estimated value ranks 29th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 36 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 25th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£173,354
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
11 Aug 2006
£109,000
Leasehold
+38.9 %
20 Sep 2002
£78,500
Leasehold
+45.5 %
24 Aug 2001
£53,950
Leasehold
+48.8 %
27 Mar 1997
£36,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

63 Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL
rooms: 2
size: 433 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2023
65 Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 17 Jul 2019
59 Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 22 Jun 2007
16 Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £33,750
sale date: 30 May 1997

Data Sources

The property at 53 Orchid Close, Taunton, TA1 3XL appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Aug 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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