22 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £418,871 , which equates to approximately £428 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Aug 2019 for £325,000. Since then, the value has increased by £93,871, representing a 28.9% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £418,871 is:

  • 10.5% lower than the average property price on Melrose Gardens
  • 7.1% lower than the average in the RG2 9PZ postcode area
  • and 34.6% lower than the average price for Reading 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 1 May 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£418,871
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£428
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

22 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9PZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 May 2019.

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 5 Dec 2017. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (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
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 9PZ

10 th / 15
Price Rank
7% lower than average
7 th / 12
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
8 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 9PZ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 12 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 7th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£418,871
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
30 Aug 2019
£325,000
Leasehold
+195.5 %
6 Apr 1999
£110,000
Leasehold
+18.3 %
14 Oct 1997
£93,000
Leasehold
+17 %
24 Jan 1997
£79,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 1 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1105 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2006
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 22 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PZ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Aug 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 May 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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