179 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,421 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 £728,496 , which equates to approximately £513 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Sep 2010 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £328,496, representing a 82.1% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £728,496 is:

  • 32.1% lower than the average property price on Sandpit Lane
  • 17.1% lower than the average in the AL4 0BT postcode area
  • and 5.9% 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 5 February 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1421 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£728,496
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£513
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

179 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0BT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Feb 2013.

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. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL4 0BT

20 th / 20
Price Rank
17% lower than average
4 th / 14
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
14 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL4 0BT , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 14 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 4th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£728,496
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+82 %
24 Sep 2010
£400,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £721,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £683,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £527,500
sale date: 15 Apr 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2013

Data Sources

The property at 179 Sandpit Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0BT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Sep 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Feb 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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