76 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,130 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £404,260 , which equates to approximately £358 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Jan 2021 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,260, representing a 15.5% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £404,260 is:

  • 36.4% lower than the average property price on Empress Avenue
  • 35.9% lower than the average in the CO5 8BL postcode area
  • and 25.6% 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 18 June 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£404,260
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£358
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

76 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8BL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jun 2018.

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 3 Apr 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 110.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO5 8BL

34 th / 36
Price Rank
36% lower than average
24 th / 28
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
21 st / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8BL , this house's estimated value ranks 34th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 28 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 24th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£404,260
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
5 Jan 2021
£350,000
Leasehold
+72.4 %
25 Jan 2010
£203,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2016
rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2006

Data Sources

The property at 76 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Jan 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jun 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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