16 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, AL5 1HN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,550 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £813,009 , which equates to approximately £525 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Aug 2023 for £765,000. Since then, the value has increased by £48,009, representing a 6.3% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £813,009 is:

  • 29.4% higher than the average property price on Hawthorn Close
  • 23.0% higher than the average in the AL5 1HN postcode area
  • and 12.9% lower than the average price for Harpenden 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 23 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1550 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£813,009
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£525
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1HN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Mar 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 May 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, plus solar to from main system, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1HN

3 rd / 21
Price Rank
23% higher than average
3 rd / 17
Size Rank
52% bigger than average
15 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1HN , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 17 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£813,009
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
3 Aug 2023
£765,000
Leasehold
+155 %
14 Jun 2012
£300,000
Leasehold
+3.4 %
8 Feb 2008
£290,000
Leasehold
+145.8 %
14 Jan 1999
£118,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £590,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1158 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 29 May 2009
rooms: 5
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £540,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2018
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2012
rooms: 3
size: 638 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2011

Data Sources

The property at 16 Hawthorn Close, Harpenden, AL5 1HN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Aug 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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