68 Limes Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5LX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. 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 £309,606 , which equates to approximately £331 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Oct 2009 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £149,606, representing a 93.5% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £309,606 is:

  • 2.5% lower than the average property price on Limes Avenue
  • 9.5% lower than the average in the IG7 5LX postcode area
  • and 64.3% lower than the average price for Chigwell 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 12 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£309,606
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£331
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

68 Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2023.

Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Mar 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 10.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from warm air, mains gas to warm air, mains gas, room heaters, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas, Room heaters, electric
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG7 5LX

18 th / 21
Price Rank
9% lower than average
6 th / 18
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
18 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG7 5LX , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th 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 6th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£309,606
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+94 %
8 Oct 2009
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2007
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £405,500
sale date: 7 Dec 2017
rooms: 3
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2015
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £208,500
sale date: 3 Apr 2008

Data Sources

The property at 68 Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5LX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Oct 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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