8 Drood Close, Chelmsford, CM1 4XX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,012 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £487,848 , which equates to approximately £482 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jun 2021 for £410,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,848, representing a 19.0% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £487,848 is:

  • 83.1% higher than the average property price on Drood Close
  • 82.7% higher than the average in the CM1 4XX postcode area
  • and 11.9% higher 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 6 March 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£487,848
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£482
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Drood Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4XX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Mar 2021.

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 6 Mar 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very 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, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 4XX

3 rd / 21
Price Rank
83% higher than average
2 nd / 18
Size Rank
44% bigger than average
5 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 4XX , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 18 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 2nd out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£487,848
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
29 Jun 2021
£410,000
Leasehold
+26.2 %
24 Sep 2015
£325,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £189,995
sale date: 29 May 2013
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £72,500
sale date: 20 Nov 1998
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £56,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2000
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £149,500
sale date: 26 May 2005
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £67,500
sale date: 29 Sep 1995

Data Sources

The property at 8 Drood Close, Chelmsford, CM1 4XX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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