Flat 3, 34 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2RE is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £174,762 , which equates to approximately £229 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jan 2020 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £24,762, representing a 16.5% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £174,762 is:

  • 15.0% lower than the average property price on Castle Hill Avenue
  • 12.4% lower than the average in the CT20 2RE postcode area
  • and 42.8% lower than the average price for Folkestone 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 18 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£174,762
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£229
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 34 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Folkestone And Hythe, Kent, CT20 2RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jun 2024.

This property uses an electric boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Aug 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 47.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to very poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT20 2RE

31 st / 52
Price Rank
12% lower than average
34 th / 40
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
12 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2RE , this flat's estimated value ranks 31th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 40 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 34th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£174,762
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
15 Jan 2020
£150,000
Leasehold
+42.9 %
28 Jan 2013
£105,000
Leasehold
+64.1 %
26 Oct 2001
£64,000
Leasehold
+54.2 %
31 May 2001
£41,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £226,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2023
rooms: 2
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £219,000
sale date: 1 Oct 2021
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £152,500
sale date: 15 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 29 May 2018

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 34 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2RE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Jan 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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