85 Merlin Drive, Sandy, SG19 2UN is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £309,301 , which equates to approximately £399 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 May 2013 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £144,301, representing a 87.5% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £309,301 is:

  • 39.4% lower than the average property price on Merlin Drive
  • 36.1% lower than the average in the SG19 2UN postcode area
  • and 14.0% lower than the average price for Sandy 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 25 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£309,301
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£399
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

85 Merlin Drive, Sandy, Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG19 2UN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Apr 2024.

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 6 Aug 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG19 2UN

82 nd / 85
Price Rank
36% lower than average
52 nd / 56
Size Rank
37% smaller than average
33 rd / 56
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG19 2UN , this house's estimated value ranks 82th out of 85. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 56 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 52th out of 56 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£309,301
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
21 May 2013
£165,000
Leasehold
+94.1 %
2 May 2000
£84,995
Leasehold
+36 %
22 Jul 1997
£62,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £467,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2022
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £351,500
sale date: 19 Dec 2019
rooms: 3
size: 879 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2010

Data Sources

The property at 85 Merlin Drive, Sandy, SG19 2UN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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