8 Marlowe Close, Braintree, CM7 1BS is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 861 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 £249,677 , which equates to approximately £290 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Mar 2017 for £202,000. Since then, the value has increased by £47,677, representing a 23.6% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £249,677 is:

  • 1.5% higher than the average property price on Marlowe Close
  • 0.2% lower than the average in the CM7 1BS postcode area
  • and 30.4% lower than the average price for Braintree 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 26 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CM7 1BS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£249,677
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£290
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Marlowe Close, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Oct 2015.

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 30 Dec 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to system built, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM7 1BS

4 th / 12
Price Rank
0% same as average
8 th / 11
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
3 rd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM7 1BS , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 11 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 8th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£249,677
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
24 Mar 2017
£202,000
Leasehold
+20.6 %
25 Apr 2014
£167,500
Leasehold
+19.6 %
21 Apr 2006
£139,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2023
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2020
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2018
rooms: 5
size: 876 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Marlowe Close, Braintree, CM7 1BS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Mar 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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