197 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8EU is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 549 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 £239,388 , which equates to approximately £436 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Dec 2018 for £229,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,388, representing a 4.5% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,388 is:

  • 5.5% lower than the average property price on River Meads
  • 6.5% higher than the average in the SG12 8EU postcode area
  • and 44.9% lower than the average price for Ware as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 18 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£239,388
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£436
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

197 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 18 Mar 2022.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Nov 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.7%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, with internal insulation to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG12 8EU

31 st / 46
Price Rank
7% higher than average
15 th / 41
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
30 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG12 8EU , this flat's estimated value ranks 31th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 41 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 15th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,388
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
7 Dec 2018
£229,000
Leasehold
+66.5 %
24 Jan 2014
£137,500
Leasehold
-1.8 %
6 Jan 2006
£140,000
Leasehold
+15.7 %
19 Mar 2004
£121,000
Leasehold
+34.5 %
7 Aug 2001
£89,995
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: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £223,500
sale date: 29 Sep 2023

Data Sources

The property at 197 River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8EU appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Dec 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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