68 Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, CM7 1WG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £317,925 , which equates to approximately £501 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Aug 2024 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,925, representing a 6.0% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £317,925 is:

  • 19.4% lower than the average property price on Tortoiseshell Way
  • 15.6% lower than the average in the CM7 1WG postcode area
  • and 8.5% lower than the average price for Braintree as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 28 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£317,925
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£501
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

68 Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 May 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 15 Jun 2012, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 70.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM7 1WG

58 th / 99
Price Rank
16% lower than average
66 th / 73
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
1 st / 73
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM7 1WG , this house's estimated value ranks 58th out of 99. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 73 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 66th out of 73 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£317,925
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
23 Aug 2024
£300,000
Leasehold
+76.5 %
1 Feb 2007
£170,000
Leasehold
+85.8 %
31 Aug 2001
£91,500
Leasehold
+36.6 %
30 Mar 1998
£67,000
Leasehold
-4.4 %
30 Aug 1996
£70,111
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £307,500
sale date: 1 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2021
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £291,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 68 Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, CM7 1WG appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Aug 2024. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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