78 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QF is a leasehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £302,061 , which equates to approximately £573 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 2024 for £291,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,061, representing a 3.8% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £302,061 is:

  • 7.9% lower than the average property price on William Smith Close
  • 4.9% lower than the average in the CB1 3QF postcode area
  • and 54.6% lower than the average price for Cambridge 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 30 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£302,061
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£573
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 William Smith Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3QF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 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 12 Feb 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from 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
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB1 3QF

22 nd / 41
Price Rank
5% lower than average
21 st / 37
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
25 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB1 3QF , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 37 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 21th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£302,061
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
28 Aug 2024
£291,000
Leasehold
+223.3 %
11 Apr 2001
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £386,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £378,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2022

Data Sources

The property at 78 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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