62 Firs Chase, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8NN is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,347 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 £747,572 , which equates to approximately £319 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 1996 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £612,572, representing a 453.8% increase, or approximately 15.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £747,572 is:

  • 34.1% higher than the average property price on Firs Chase
  • 33.9% higher than the average in the CO5 8NN postcode area
  • and 132.2% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 September 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2347 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£747,572
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£319
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

62 Firs Chase, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8NN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 May 2012.

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 full secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Sep 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 51.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to full secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Full secondary glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO5 8NN

5 th / 15
Price Rank
34% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
76% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8NN , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th 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 1st out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£747,572
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+454 %
2 Aug 1996
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 22 Mar 1996
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2024
rooms: 7
size: 897 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £324,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2015

Data Sources

The property at 62 Firs Chase, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8NN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Aug 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 May 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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