117 Princes Avenue, Watford, WD18 7SQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £405,799 , which equates to approximately £711 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2011 for £205,000. Since then, the value has increased by £200,799, representing a 98.0% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £405,799 is:

  • 6.1% lower than the average property price on Princes Avenue
  • 3.7% lower than the average in the WD18 7SQ postcode area
  • and 20.4% lower than the average price for Watford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in WD18 7SQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£405,799
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£711
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

117 Princes Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7SQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Oct 2020.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Jul 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WD18 7SQ

4 th / 24
Price Rank
4% lower than average
18 th / 19
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
1 st / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
41% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD18 7SQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 4th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 19 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 18th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£405,799
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+98 %
31 Mar 2011
£205,000
Leasehold
+14.5 %
18 May 2005
£179,000
Leasehold
+98.9 %
14 Aug 1998
£90,000
Leasehold
+31.4 %
5 Nov 1997
£68,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2020
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2023
rooms: 6
size: 987 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2011
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £383,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 117 Princes Avenue, Watford, WD18 7SQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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