8 Merlin Close, Penarth, CF64 5FW is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £260,795 , which equates to approximately £411 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Oct 2012 for £151,000. Since then, the value has increased by £109,795, representing a 72.7% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £260,795 is:

  • 4.4% higher than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 10.0% higher than the average in the CF64 5FW postcode area
  • and 33.5% lower than the average price for Penarth 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 22 August 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£260,795
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£411
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Merlin Close, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan, South Glamorgan, CF64 5FW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Aug 2013.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Feb 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CF64 5FW

17 th / 31
Price Rank
10% higher than average
6 th / 21
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
15 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CF64 5FW , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 21 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 6th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£260,795
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
29 Oct 2012
£151,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2018
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2016
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2015
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £58,000
sale date: 25 Jun 1999

Data Sources

The property at 8 Merlin Close, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan, South Glamorgan, CF64 5FW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Oct 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Aug 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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