7 Tapwoods, Colchester, CO3 3TJ is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,582 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £730,047 , which equates to approximately £461 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Mar 2015 for £490,000. Since then, the value has increased by £240,047, representing a 49.0% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £730,047 is:

  • 15.5% lower than the average property price on Tapwoods
  • 7.5% lower than the average in the CO3 3TJ postcode area
  • and 126.8% 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 27 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1582 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£730,047
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£461
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Tapwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3TJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Oct 2014.

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 28 Nov 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 4.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£730,047
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
6 Mar 2015
£490,000
Leasehold
+237.9 %
11 Jul 1996
£145,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

8 Tapwoods, Colchester, CO3 3TJ
rooms: 6
size: 1550 sq ft
sale price: £620,000
sale date: 20 May 2024
4 Tapwoods, Colchester, CO3 3TJ
rooms: 7
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £680,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2022
6 Tapwoods, Colchester, CO3 3TJ
rooms: 6
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £620,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2018

Data Sources

The property at 7 Tapwoods, Colchester, CO3 3TJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Mar 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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