78 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £239,117 , which equates to approximately £427 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Oct 2015 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,117, representing a 29.3% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,117 is:

  • 3.3% lower than the average property price on Melba Court
  • 7.2% higher than the average in the CM1 3EW postcode area
  • and 45.1% 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 11 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£239,117
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£427
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3EW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jan 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 10 Aug 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • 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 lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 3EW

25 th / 77
Price Rank
7% higher than average
17 th / 67
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
40 th / 67
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 3EW , this flat's estimated value ranks 25th out of 77. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 40th out of 67 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 67 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,117
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
23 Oct 2015
£185,000
Leasehold
+31.2 %
5 Apr 2012
£141,000
Leasehold
+95.8 %
5 May 2000
£72,000
Leasehold
+7.5 %
24 May 1999
£67,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 13 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 28 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 78 Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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