142 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BN is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 969 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 £436,068 , which equates to approximately £450 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Apr 2024 for £420,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,068, representing a 3.8% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £436,068 is:

  • 24.0% higher than the average property price on Elgar Road
  • 14.2% higher than the average in the RG2 0BN postcode area
  • and 4.2% higher 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 28 October 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£436,068
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£450
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

142 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Oct 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 6 Oct 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% 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
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 0BN

15 th / 39
Price Rank
14% higher than average
15 th / 33
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
14 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0BN , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 33 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£436,068
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
16 Apr 2024
£420,000
Leasehold
+70.7 %
4 Sep 2007
£246,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2009
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2009
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2008
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2004
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2004

Data Sources

The property at 142 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Apr 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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