8 Tara Close, Colchester, CO4 3DP is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 506 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 £193,960 , which equates to approximately £383 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Mar 2019 for £161,500. Since then, the value has increased by £32,460, representing a 20.1% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £193,960 is:

  • 3.3% lower than the average property price on Tara Close
  • 3.7% lower than the average in the CO4 3DP postcode area
  • and 39.8% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 15 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£193,960
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£383
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Tara Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3DP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 2018.

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 28 Feb 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO4 3DP

9 th / 10
Price Rank
4% lower than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
0% same size than average
9 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3DP , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 10 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 4th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£193,960
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
25 Mar 2019
£161,500
Leasehold
+40.4 %
28 Oct 2013
£115,000
Leasehold
+4.5 %
15 Mar 2012
£110,000
Leasehold
+134 %
3 Aug 1999
£47,000
Leasehold
+30.6 %
16 Jan 1996
£36,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2017
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £127,500
sale date: 21 Aug 2015
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £121,750
sale date: 8 Mar 2013
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £105,500
sale date: 2 Sep 2005

Data Sources

The property at 8 Tara Close, Colchester, CO4 3DP appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Mar 2019. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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