63 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BL is a freehold detached property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,938 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 £812,822 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jul 2013 for £467,500. Since then, the value has increased by £345,322, representing a 73.9% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £812,822 is:

  • 27.9% higher than the average property price on Empress Avenue
  • 28.8% higher than the average in the CO5 8BL postcode area
  • and 152.5% 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 10 December 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1938 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£812,822
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

63 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8BL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Dec 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Jul 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 39% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
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
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 39% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO5 8BL

9 th / 36
Price Rank
29% higher than average
10 th / 28
Size Rank
27% bigger than average
14 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8BL , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 28 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£812,822
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
24 Jul 2013
£467,500
Leasehold
+8.7 %
26 Nov 2009
£430,000
Leasehold
+9.6 %
5 Jun 2009
£392,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 2034 sq ft
sale price: £301,000
sale date: 28 Nov 2017
rooms: 8
size: 2187 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2016
rooms: 6
size: 2002 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2015
rooms: 8
size: 1935 sq ft
sale price: £452,500
sale date: 16 Dec 2009
rooms: 8
size: 2034 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 63 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jul 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Dec 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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