7 Blackwater Close, Chelmsford, CM1 7QJ is a leasehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £250,004 , which equates to approximately £455 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Oct 2001 for £69,000. Since then, the value has increased by £181,004, representing a 262.3% increase, or approximately 10.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £250,004 is:

  • 23.6% lower than the average property price on Blackwater Close
  • 26.6% lower than the average in the CM1 7QJ postcode area
  • and 42.6% lower than the average price for Chelmsford 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 8 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CM1 7QJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£250,004
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£455
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

7 Blackwater Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Oct 2024.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Mar 2022, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining flat, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CM1 7QJ

16 th / 20
Price Rank
27% lower than average
16 th / 16
Size Rank
42% smaller than average
2 nd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 7QJ , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 16th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 16 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 16th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£250,004
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+262 %
19 Oct 2001
£69,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £119,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2002
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 21 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £338,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at 7 Blackwater Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7QJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Oct 2001. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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