13 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 980 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 £478,230 , which equates to approximately £488 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Apr 2024 for £435,000. Since then, the value has increased by £43,230, representing a 9.9% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £478,230 is:

  • 2.2% higher than the average property price on Melrose Gardens
  • 7.0% higher than the average in the RG2 9PY postcode area
  • and 25.4% lower than the average price for Reading 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 15 November 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£478,230
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£488
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

13 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Nov 2023.

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 21 Nov 2008, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to 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 wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 79% of 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 9PY

8 th / 29
Price Rank
7% higher than average
9 th / 21
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
9 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 9PY , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 21 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£478,230
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
30 Apr 2024
£435,000
Leasehold
+267.1 %
18 Dec 1998
£118,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2017
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £322,500
sale date: 31 Aug 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 15 May 2015
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2003
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 1 May 2024

Data Sources

The property at 13 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Apr 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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