12 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,302 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £490,489 , which equates to approximately £377 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Oct 2017 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £95,489, representing a 24.2% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £490,489 is:

  • 5.6% higher than the average property price on Castles Close
  • 15.1% higher than the average in the SG5 4BZ postcode area
  • and 8.3% higher than the average price for Hitchin 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 9 August 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£490,489
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£377
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG5 4BZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Aug 2016.

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 30 Jan 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Sale History

Today
£490,489
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
27 Oct 2017
£395,000
Leasehold
+83.7 %
20 Oct 2006
£215,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

20 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BZ
rooms: 6
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2024
21 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BZ
rooms: 6
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2015
16 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BZ
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2015

Data Sources

The property at 12 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Oct 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Aug 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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