53 Rowan Lea, Chatham, ME5 0BQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 570 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 £282,736 , which equates to approximately £496 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Sep 2024 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £12,736, representing a 4.7% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £282,736 is:

  • 0.6% higher than the average property price on Rowan Lea
  • 5.9% higher than the average in the ME5 0BQ postcode area
  • and 18.0% lower than the average price for Chatham 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 7 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£282,736
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£496
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53 Rowan Lea, Chatham, Medway, Kent, ME5 0BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jul 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 main heating system. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Jul 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to ME5 0BQ

12 th / 47
Price Rank
6% higher than average
13 th / 33
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
3 rd / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME5 0BQ , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 33 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 13th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£282,736
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
17 Sep 2024
£270,000
Leasehold
+81.2 %
10 Oct 2014
£149,000
Leasehold
+16 %
10 Nov 2004
£128,500
Leasehold
+133.6 %
1 Mar 1999
£55,000
Leasehold
+25 %
17 Nov 1995
£44,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2019
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 4 May 2018
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2012

Data Sources

The property at 53 Rowan Lea, Chatham, ME5 0BQ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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