8 Lucerne Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7YB is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 657 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 £311,679 , which equates to approximately £475 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Oct 2018 for £260,000. Since then, the value has increased by £51,679, representing a 19.9% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £311,679 is:

  • 0.7% higher than the average property price on Lucerne Road
  • 0.3% higher than the average in the CO7 7YB postcode area
  • and 3.2% lower than the average price for Colchester 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 1 August 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO7 7YB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£311,679
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£475
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Lucerne Road, Elmstead, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 7YB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Aug 2017.

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 12 Nov 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 7YB

15 th / 27
Price Rank
0% same as average
20 th / 22
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
2 nd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 7YB , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 15th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 22 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 20th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£311,679
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
12 Oct 2018
£260,000
Leasehold
+35.4 %
28 Jul 2006
£192,000
Leasehold
+15.3 %
12 Nov 2004
£166,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2004
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £55,000
sale date: 26 Feb 1999

Data Sources

The property at 8 Lucerne Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7YB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Oct 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Aug 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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