8 Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FH is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,378 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 £554,466 , which equates to approximately £402 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jul 2014 for £323,000. Since then, the value has increased by £231,466, representing a 71.7% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £554,466 is:

  • 4.9% higher than the average property price on Melrose Drive
  • 15.9% higher than the average in the MK42 9FH postcode area
  • and 67.1% higher than the average price for Bedford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 May 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in MK42 9FH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£554,466
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£402
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9FH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 May 2012.

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.

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, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 24% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to MK42 9FH

21 st / 44
Price Rank
16% higher than average
10 th / 24
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
3 rd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in MK42 9FH , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 24 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 10th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£554,466
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
28 Jul 2014
£323,000
Leasehold
+50.2 %
12 Jul 2001
£215,000
Leasehold
+40.6 %
24 Jul 1998
£152,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

7 Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FH
rooms: 7
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2017
14 Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FH
rooms: 8
size: 1515 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2011
17 Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FH
rooms: 7
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 7 Mar 2001

Data Sources

The property at 8 Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jul 2014. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 16 May 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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