17 Blake Close, St Albans, AL1 5SG is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,808 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £737,543 , which equates to approximately £408 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Nov 2012 for £433,000. Since then, the value has increased by £304,543, representing a 70.3% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £737,543 is:

  • 2.6% higher than the average property price on Blake Close
  • 3.8% lower than the average in the AL1 5SG postcode area
  • and 7.2% higher than the average price for St. Albans 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 6 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1808 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£737,543
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£408
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Blake Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5SG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Oct 2015.

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 17 Jul 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 45.7%.

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, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 5SG

12 th / 15
Price Rank
4% lower than average
2 nd / 11
Size Rank
71% bigger than average
10 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
44% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5SG , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 11 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 2nd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£737,543
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
6 Nov 2012
£433,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £720,000
sale date: 8 Jun 2017
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £615,000
sale date: 23 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £850,000
sale date: 17 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £775,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £835,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2024

Data Sources

The property at 17 Blake Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5SG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Nov 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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