55 Merstham Drive, Clacton-On-Sea, CO16 8FW is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 936 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £240,899 , which equates to approximately £257 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Jan 2007 for £153,000. Since then, the value has increased by £87,899, representing a 57.5% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £240,899 is:

  • 23.0% higher than the average property price on Merstham Drive
  • 25.1% higher than the average in the CO16 8FW postcode area
  • and 10.5% lower than the average price for Clacton-On-Sea 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 21 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£240,899
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£257
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Merstham Drive, Clacton-On-Sea, Tendring, Essex, CO16 8FW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Aug 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 Jan 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 33.3%.

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 poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO16 8FW

3 rd / 47
Price Rank
25% higher than average
3 rd / 41
Size Rank
45% bigger than average
34 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO16 8FW , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 41 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 3rd out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£240,899
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
19 Jan 2007
£153,000
Leasehold
+96.2 %
13 Jul 2001
£78,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2024

Data Sources

The property at 55 Merstham Drive, Clacton-On-Sea, CO16 8FW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Jan 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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