8 Merlin Drive, Sandy, SG19 2UN is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,033 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 £386,009 , which equates to approximately £374 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jun 2020 for £317,000. Since then, the value has increased by £69,009, representing a 21.8% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £386,009 is:

  • 24.4% lower than the average property price on Merlin Drive
  • 20.3% lower than the average in the SG19 2UN postcode area
  • and 7.3% higher than the average price for Sandy as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 5 September 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG19 2UN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£386,009
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£374
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Merlin Drive, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG19 2UN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Sep 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 Oct 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG19 2UN

67 th / 85
Price Rank
20% lower than average
38 th / 56
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
29 th / 56
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG19 2UN , this house's estimated value ranks 67th out of 85. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 56 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 38th out of 56 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£386,009
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
26 Jun 2020
£317,000
Leasehold
+61.7 %
4 Nov 2010
£196,000
Leasehold
+102.1 %
24 Jul 1998
£97,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £442,500
sale date: 4 Mar 2022
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Merlin Drive, Sandy, SG19 2UN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Jun 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Sep 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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