12 Grove Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1EX is a freehold semi-detached property The property offers approximately 1,130 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 £831,034 , which equates to approximately £735 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Aug 2023 for £785,000. Since then, the value has increased by £46,034, representing a 5.9% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £831,034 is:

  • 3.8% higher than the average property price on Grove Avenue
  • 2.8% lower than the average in the AL5 1EX postcode area
  • and 14.5% lower than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 December 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£831,034
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£735
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Grove Avenue, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 May 2013.

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 high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Dec 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 115.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation(assumed) to average thermal transmittance 0.13 w/m?k, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to average thermal transmittance 0.26 w/m?k, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from some secondary glazing to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.20 W/m?K
Very Good
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m?K
Very Good
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m?K
Very Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Very Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1EX

6 th / 15
Price Rank
3% lower than average
10 th / 13
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
4 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1EX , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 13 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 10th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£831,034
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
9 Aug 2023
£785,000
Leasehold
+45.4 %
12 Aug 2013
£540,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £840,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £292,500
sale date: 15 Apr 2003
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £735,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £725,000
sale date: 24 May 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £675,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 12 Grove Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1EX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Aug 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 May 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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