12 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,044 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £920,574 , which equates to approximately £882 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jul 2022 for £883,000. Since then, the value has increased by £37,574, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £920,574 is:

  • 46.5% higher than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 25.0% higher than the average in the AL1 1JP postcode area
  • and 33.8% higher than the average price for St. Albans 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 14 October 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1044 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£920,574
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£882
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Orchard Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1JP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Oct 2021.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Aug 2020. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 1JP

3 rd / 19
Price Rank
25% higher than average
7 th / 11
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
1 st / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1JP , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 11 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 7th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£920,574
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
15 Jul 2022
£883,000
Leasehold
+27.1 %
19 Feb 2021
£695,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £685,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2013

Data Sources

The property at 12 Orchard Close, St Albans, AL1 1JP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Jul 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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