159 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8EL is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 463 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £249,856 , which equates to approximately £540 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 May 2023 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,856, representing a 4.1% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £249,856 is:

  • 1.3% lower than the average property price on River Meads
  • 12.4% higher than the average in the SG12 8EL postcode area
  • and 42.5% lower than the average price for Ware 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 20 September 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
463 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£249,856
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£540
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

159 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG12 8EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Sep 2019.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Sep 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG12 8EL

19 th / 67
Price Rank
12% higher than average
52 nd / 59
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
1 st / 59
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG12 8EL , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 67. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 59 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 52th out of 59 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£249,856
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
5 May 2023
£240,000
Leasehold
+10.1 %
12 Dec 2019
£218,000
Leasehold
+50.3 %
1 Apr 2014
£145,000
Leasehold
+9.8 %
20 Feb 2012
£132,000
Leasehold
-11.4 %
1 Jun 2006
£149,000
Leasehold
+166.1 %
25 Jul 1997
£56,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 514 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2020
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2020
rooms: 2
size: 523 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 31 May 2019
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 159 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8EL appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 May 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Sep 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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