Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea
By 1st Call Sales & Lettings
£ 225,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
1st Call Sales & Lettings says ..
This very spacious two double bedroom second floor apartment is situated in a fantastic location just yards from the seafront, close to Southchurch Park and within easy access of Southend East rail station. Offering a large lounge/ diner with balcony, a modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms ...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment in Retort Close, Southend-on-Sea, offers a convenient location near Southend East train station, the seafront, and Southchurch Park. The property is within walking distance of several schools, making it family-friendly. The apartment itself appears to be in adequate condition, but some cosmetic updates, particularly to the kitchen and bathrooms, could enhance its appeal and market value. The photos reveal functional rooms, but a degree of wear is evident. A key drawback is the lack of private outdoor space or a garden. While the £225,000 asking price seems competitive based on nearby listings, the absence of detailed square footage data for comparable properties prevents a conclusive assessment of its value. Overall, this is a decent property in a desirable location, but potential buyers should be prepared for some modernization to fully optimize its potential.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 780.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 300,278.00 £Increased by 14.65 %
- Est sale value
- 254,280.00 £Increased by 18.98 %
- Average area rental value
- 965.00 £/moDecreased by 13.45 %
- Est letting value
- 780.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.86 %Decreased by 24.46 %
- Crime Rate
- 8.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
1st Call Sales & Lettings created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Place Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.48 KM | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.10 KM | |
| Greenways Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.23 KM |
| Porters Grange Primary School And Nursery | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.50 KM |
| Hamstel Junior School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.76 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Ambleside Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Pleasant Road | £ 160,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Seaway | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lovelace Gardens | £ 260,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend East | 7457 | SOE | 0.83 KM |
| Southend Central | 7456 | SOC | 2.29 KM |
| Southend Victoria | 7420 | SOV | 2.49 KM |
| Prittlewell | 7419 | PRL | 3.15 KM |
| Thorpe Bay | 7460 | TPB | 3.39 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea | £ 225,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Retort Close, Southend-on-Sea | £ 240,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Shaftesbury Avenue, Southchurch Park Area, Essex, SS1 | £ 300,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Shaftesbury Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | £ 300,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Shaftesbury Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | £ 425,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Victoria Road | £ 189,995 | 0.04 KM |
| 3 Victoria Road | £ 324,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 33 Victoria Road | £ 265,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 11a Victoria Road | £ 140,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 19 Victoria Road | £ 190,000 | 0.04 KM |