138 Montrose Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HT is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £397,500 , which equates to approximately £369 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jul 2015 for £265,000. Since then, the value has increased by £132,500, representing a 50.0% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £397,500 is:

  • 20.3% lower than the average property price on Montrose Avenue
  • 26.5% higher than the average in the LU3 1HT postcode area
  • and 28.6% higher than the average price for Luton as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 8 February 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£397,500
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£369
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

138 Montrose Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Feb 2022.

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 5 May 2016, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 65.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 53% 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, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU3 1HT

6 th / 20
Price Rank
26% higher than average
4 th / 12
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
7 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1HT , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£397,500
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
27 Jul 2015
£265,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 17 May 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £244,000
sale date: 3 May 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1156 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 23 Mar 2012

Data Sources

The property at 138 Montrose Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Jul 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Feb 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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