78 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, B66 4EJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 850 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 £278,287 , which equates to approximately £327 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jul 2002 for £81,000. Since then, the value has increased by £197,287, representing a 243.6% increase, or approximately 10.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £278,287 is:

  • 31.9% higher than the average property price on Merrivale Road
  • 29.8% higher than the average in the B66 4EJ postcode area
  • and 11.5% higher than the average price for Smethwick as a whole

View sold house prices in B66 4EJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£278,287
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£327
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B66 4EJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jul 2020.

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 24 Nov 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to B66 4EJ

2 nd / 36
Price Rank
30% higher than average
22 nd / 33
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
3 rd / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% higher than average

Compared to other properties in B66 4EJ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 33 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 22th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£278,287
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+244 %
23 Jul 2002
£81,000
Leasehold
+90.6 %
14 Jun 1996
£42,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £176,005
sale date: 19 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2020

Data Sources

The property at 78 Merrivale Road, Smethwick, B66 4EJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jul 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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