196 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8EU is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £230,548 , which equates to approximately £389 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 2023 for £223,500. Since then, the value has increased by £7,048, representing a 3.2% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £230,548 is:

  • 9.0% lower than the average property price on River Meads
  • 2.6% higher than the average in the SG12 8EU postcode area
  • and 46.9% lower than the average price for Ware 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 2 December 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£230,548
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£389
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

196 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG12 8EU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Dec 2021.

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 2 Nov 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • 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 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG12 8EU

7 th / 46
Price Rank
3% higher than average
8 th / 41
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
15 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG12 8EU , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 41 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£230,548
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
29 Sep 2023
£223,500
Leasehold
+13.5 %
8 Nov 2019
£197,000
Leasehold
+45.9 %
12 Apr 2012
£135,000
Leasehold
-16.7 %
18 Apr 2008
£162,000
Leasehold
+24.6 %
4 May 2005
£130,000
Leasehold
0 %
2 Dec 2002
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2024
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2023
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2022

Data Sources

The property at 196 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8EU appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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