157 City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 4SL is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £363,882 , which equates to approximately £537 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2020 for £310,000. Since then, the value has increased by £53,882, representing a 17.4% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £363,882 is:

  • 20.7% lower than the average property price on City Road
  • 24.5% lower than the average in the RG31 4SL postcode area

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 May 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£363,882
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£537
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

157 City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG31 4SL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 May 2012.

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 28 Jun 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 19.7%.

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 energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, 100 mm loft insulation.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
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
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RG31 4SL

22 nd / 25
Price Rank
25% lower than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
36% smaller than average
3 rd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG31 4SL , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 10 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 10th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£363,882
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
18 Dec 2020
£310,000
Leasehold
0 %
24 Oct 2016
£310,000
Leasehold
+44.2 %
27 Jul 2012
£215,000
Leasehold
0 %
31 Aug 2007
£215,000
Leasehold
+16.5 %
2 Jun 2006
£184,500
Leasehold
+4.6 %
24 Mar 2005
£176,450
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2021
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2012

Data Sources

The property at 157 City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 4SL appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 May 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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