96 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LL is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 657 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 £312,562 , which equates to approximately £476 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 May 2024 for £305,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,562, representing a 2.5% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £312,562 is:

  • 1.7% higher than the average property price on Merton Road
  • 5.2% higher than the average in the ME15 8LL postcode area
  • and 11.2% lower than the average price for Maidstone 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 24 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£312,562
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£476
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

96 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Sep 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Dec 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to ME15 8LL

5 th / 45
Price Rank
5% higher than average
15 th / 36
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
4 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME15 8LL , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 36 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£312,562
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
3 May 2024
£305,000
Leasehold
+24.5 %
29 Jan 2021
£245,000
Leasehold
-3.9 %
31 Aug 2018
£255,000
Leasehold
+27.5 %
22 Dec 2014
£200,000
Leasehold
+30.1 %
5 May 2010
£153,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 7 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 12 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 96 Merton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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