55 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BT is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 2,906 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 £875,096 , which equates to approximately £301 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Sep 2024 for £855,000. Since then, the value has increased by £20,096, representing a 2.4% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £875,096 is:

  • 75.3% higher than the average property price on Fairhaven Avenue
  • 64.6% higher than the average in the CO5 8BT postcode area
  • and 171.8% higher than the average price for Colchester 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 30 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
2906 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£875,096
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£301
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8BT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 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 21 Apr 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
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 CO5 8BT

2 nd / 22
Price Rank
65% higher than average
2 nd / 18
Size Rank
101% bigger than average
14 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8BT , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 18 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 2nd out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£875,096
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
25 Sep 2024
£855,000
Leasehold
+17.1 %
18 Oct 2019
£730,000
Leasehold
+73.8 %
6 Aug 2015
£420,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2017
rooms: 9
size: 2099 sq ft
sale price: £493,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2017
rooms: 9
size: 3886 sq ft
sale price: £960,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2021
rooms: 13
size: 2635 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2010
rooms: 7
size: 727 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at 55 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BT appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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