85 Melville Heath, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5FX is a leasehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 431 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 £205,677 , which equates to approximately £478 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Mar 2020 for £167,500. Since then, the value has increased by £38,177, representing a 22.8% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £205,677 is:

  • 10.6% lower than the average property price on Melville Heath
  • 11.8% lower than the average in the CM3 5FX postcode area
  • and 52.8% lower than the average price for Chelmsford 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 4 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£205,677
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£478
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

85 Melville Heath, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5FX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jan 2017.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Jun 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 47.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CM3 5FX

28 th / 32
Price Rank
12% lower than average
18 th / 26
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
14 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 5FX , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 26 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£205,677
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
27 Mar 2020
£167,500
Leasehold
+8.1 %
3 Apr 2017
£155,000
Leasehold
+37.2 %
26 Apr 2013
£113,000
Leasehold
+0.9 %
13 Jan 2006
£112,000
Leasehold
+89.8 %
31 Jan 2002
£59,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2020
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £140,500
sale date: 1 Mar 2019
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2017
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2015
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at 85 Melville Heath, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5FX appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Mar 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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