39, Challis Lane, CM7 1AL

39 Challis Lane is a 100 m² / 1,076 sq ft terraced home in Braintree. It sold for £380,000 in December 2022. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £369k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £327k to £436k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2022 £380,000 21.5% 14.8%
Jul 2020 £237,500 0.8% -1.2%
Apr 2016 £229,995 6.3% 4.1%
Sep 2002 £100,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 39, Challis Lane.

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Internal area
100 square metres (1,076 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,800 per square metre (£353 per square foot) in Dec 2022. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,692 per square metre (£343 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2022 £380,000 £3,800 £369,164 £3,692
Jul 2020 £237,500 £2,375 £271,908 £2,719
Apr 2016 £229,995 £2,300 £295,358 £2,954
Sep 2002 £100,000 £1,000 £259,189 £2,592

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 100 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £369,164. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Braintree are now selling for between £3,270 and £4,360 per square metre (£303 and £405 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 100 m², this implies a valuation between £327,000 and £436,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
B
Plot size
282 square metres (3,035 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 39 Challis Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 25/07/2022. It last appeared May 2023.
Photos:

There are 15 archived estate agent listing photos for 39 Challis Lane.

Photos for 39 Challis Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
November 2020 20/01644/HHPA
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
39 Challis Lane Braintree Esse
Description:
Erection of single storey rear extension. Extension will extend beyond rear wall of the original house by 4.0m, with a maximum height of 2.4m and 3.6m to the eaves of the extension.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
28 July 2022 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
100 sqm (1,076 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
27 September 2019 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
80 sqm (861 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
23 January 2016 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
76 sqm (818 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

39 Challis Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £369,164.
  • Based on an internal area of 100 m² and recent prices in Braintree, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £327,000 to £436,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 39 Challis Lane last sold for £380,000 in December 2022.

HouseMetric shows 39 Challis Lane as 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 28 July 2022. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 39 Challis Lane was in council tax band B. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

39 Challis Lane is in postcode CM7 1AL, in Braintree. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Challis Lane, CM7 1AL or analysis of the Braintree property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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