179 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8EU is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £260,534 , which equates to approximately £515 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Nov 2023 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,534, representing a 4.2% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £260,534 is:

  • 2.9% higher than the average property price on River Meads
  • 15.9% higher than the average in the SG12 8EU postcode area
  • and 40.0% lower than the average price for Ware as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 April 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£260,534
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£515
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

179 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG12 8EU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Apr 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Mar 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.5%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG12 8EU

8 th / 46
Price Rank
16% higher than average
24 th / 41
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
4 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG12 8EU , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 41 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 24th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£260,534
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
10 Nov 2023
£250,000
Leasehold
+7.3 %
20 Oct 2017
£233,000
Leasehold
+33.1 %
17 Jul 2015
£174,995
Leasehold
+15.1 %
31 Jul 2006
£152,000
Leasehold
+10.9 %
12 Jun 2003
£137,000
Leasehold
+37.1 %
12 May 2000
£99,950
Leasehold
+66.6 %
15 Mar 1999
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2024
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2023
rooms: 1
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2023

Data Sources

The property at 179 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8EU appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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