128 Folly Lane, St Albans, AL3 5JQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,399 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £919,636 , which equates to approximately £657 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 May 2021 for £795,000. Since then, the value has increased by £124,636, representing a 15.7% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £919,636 is:

  • 44.7% higher than the average property price on Folly Lane
  • 35.0% higher than the average in the AL3 5JQ postcode area
  • and 36.7% 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 23 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1399 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£919,636
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£657
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

128 Folly Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jun 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 19 Nov 2018, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very 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)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL3 5JQ

1 st / 11
Price Rank
35% higher than average
1 st / 10
Size Rank
50% bigger than average
9 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL3 5JQ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£919,636
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
4 May 2021
£795,000
Leasehold
+57.1 %
4 Mar 2019
£506,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £627,755
sale date: 22 Jan 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £307,500
sale date: 28 Sep 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £297,500
sale date: 6 Dec 2005
rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 30 May 2002
rooms: 7
size: 1317 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2001

Data Sources

The property at 128 Folly Lane, St Albans, AL3 5JQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 May 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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