56A Fortuneswell, Portland, DT5 1LZ is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 990 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £137,634 , which equates to approximately £139 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 May 2019 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,634, representing a 14.7% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £137,634 is:

  • 31.4% lower than the average property price on Fortuneswell
  • 29.7% lower than the average in the DT5 1LZ postcode area
  • and 46.3% lower than the average price for Portland 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 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£137,634
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£139
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56A Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1LZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Aug 2019.

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 18 Jan 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 169.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DT5 1LZ

19 th / 22
Price Rank
30% lower than average
7 th / 12
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
10 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
42% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DT5 1LZ , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 19th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 12 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 7th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£137,634
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
17 May 2019
£120,000
Leasehold
+10.1 %
26 Sep 2012
£109,000
Leasehold
+211.4 %
20 Jul 1998
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1041 sq ft
sale price: £92,250
sale date: 29 Oct 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2000

Data Sources

The property at 56A Fortuneswell, Portland, DT5 1LZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 May 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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