20 Buxton Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7BU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,636 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 £846,000 , which equates to approximately £517 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jan 2013 for £480,000. Since then, the value has increased by £366,000, representing a 76.3% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £846,000 is:

  • 16.3% higher than the average property price on Buxton Avenue
  • 17.9% higher than the average in the RG4 7BU postcode area
  • and 120.0% higher than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 August 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG4 7BU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1636 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£846,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£517
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Buxton Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 2022.

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 19 Jul 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG4 7BU

2 nd / 22
Price Rank
18% higher than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
6 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG4 7BU , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£846,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
25 Jan 2013
£480,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1787 sq ft
sale price: £780,036
sale date: 24 Mar 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1528 sq ft
sale price: £612,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £567,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1625 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2001

Data Sources

The property at 20 Buxton Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7BU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Jan 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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