87 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QE is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £301,830 , which equates to approximately £597 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Oct 2003 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £161,830, representing a 115.6% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £301,830 is:

  • 8.0% lower than the average property price on William Smith Close
  • 6.5% higher than the average in the CB1 3QE postcode area
  • and 54.7% lower than the average price for Cambridge as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 April 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CB1 3QE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£301,830
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£597
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

87 William Smith Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Apr 2021.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Sep 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CB1 3QE

13 th / 36
Price Rank
6% higher than average
10 th / 33
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
23 rd / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CB1 3QE , this flat's estimated value ranks 13th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 33 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 10th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£301,830
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+116 %
24 Oct 2003
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

75 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QE
rooms: 3
size: 462 sq ft
sale price: £267,500
sale date: 9 Aug 2018
71 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QE
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2010
55 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QE
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2007
53 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QE
rooms: 3
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2005
73 William Smith Close, Cambridge, CB1 3QE
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2003

Data Sources

The property at 87 William Smith Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3QE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Oct 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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