71 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DR is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £182,182 , which equates to approximately £256 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Apr 2003 for £91,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,182, representing a 100.2% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £182,182 is:

  • 41.9% lower than the average property price on Melbourne Avenue
  • 32.5% lower than the average in the CM1 2DR postcode area
  • and 58.2% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 5 April 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£182,182
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£256
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

71 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Apr 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 13 Apr 2022, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 2DR

19 th / 20
Price Rank
33% lower than average
12 th / 16
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
16 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 2DR , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 19th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 16 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 12th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£182,182
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+100 %
17 Apr 2003
£91,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2016
rooms: 3
size: 687 sq ft
sale price: £159,995
sale date: 19 Feb 2016

Data Sources

The property at 71 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Apr 2003. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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