18 Mercers Row, St Albans, AL1 2QS is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £312,618 , which equates to approximately £708 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2010 for £172,000. Since then, the value has increased by £140,618, representing a 81.8% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £312,618 is:

  • 12.4% lower than the average property price on Mercers Row
  • 25.5% lower than the average in the AL1 2QS postcode area
  • and 54.6% lower 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 20 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£312,618
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£708
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Mercers Row, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Sep 2024.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 May 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 35.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 2QS

24 th / 27
Price Rank
26% lower than average
21 st / 24
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
15 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2QS , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 21th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£312,618
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+82 %
20 Aug 2010
£172,000
Leasehold
+7.5 %
1 Dec 2006
£159,950
Leasehold
+77.8 %
29 Mar 2001
£89,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2014
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2013
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2007
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £129,500
sale date: 20 Dec 2002
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £177,500
sale date: 20 Dec 2007

Data Sources

The property at 18 Mercers Row, St Albans, AL1 2QS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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