71 Melville Road, Maidstone, ME15 7UR is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £280,854 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jul 2023 for £266,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,854, representing a 5.6% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £280,854 is:

  • 6.5% higher than the average property price on Melville Road
  • 24.5% higher than the average in the ME15 7UR postcode area
  • and 19.2% lower than the average price for Maidstone 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 22 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in ME15 7UR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£280,854
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

71 Melville Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7UR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Mar 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Apr 2016, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to F, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 169.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from gas instantaneous at point of use to gas multipoint, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME15 7UR

8 th / 30
Price Rank
24% higher than average
13 th / 28
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
9 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME15 7UR , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 28 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 13th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£280,854
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
21 Jul 2023
£266,000
Leasehold
+245.5 %
30 Nov 2012
£77,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2023
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 27 May 2022

Data Sources

The property at 71 Melville Road, Maidstone, ME15 7UR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Jul 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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