8 Goldfinch Close, Colchester, CO4 3TY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,206 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 £338,026 , which equates to approximately £280 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Aug 2019 for £288,500. Since then, the value has increased by £49,526, representing a 17.2% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £338,026 is:

  • 0.5% lower than the average property price on Goldfinch Close
  • 1.8% lower than the average in the CO4 3TY postcode area
  • and 5.0% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO4 3TY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£338,026
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£280
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Goldfinch Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Aug 2019.

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 20 Sep 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO4 3TY

8 th / 13
Price Rank
2% lower than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3TY , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 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 1st out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£338,026
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
16 Aug 2019
£288,500
Leasehold
+406.1 %
1 Apr 1996
£57,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

7 Goldfinch Close, Colchester, CO4 3TY
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2009
1 Goldfinch Close, Colchester, CO4 3TY
rooms: 6
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £98,000
sale date: 30 May 2000

Data Sources

The property at 8 Goldfinch Close, Colchester, CO4 3TY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Aug 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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