23 Margaret Close, Reading, RG2 8PU is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £341,896 , which equates to approximately £467 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jul 2022 for £344,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £2,104, representing a 0.6% decrease, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £341,896 is:

  • 4.0% higher than the average property price on Margaret Close
  • 2.7% higher than the average in the RG2 8PU postcode area
  • and 18.3% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 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 4 February 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG2 8PU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£341,896
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£467
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Margaret Close, Reading, RG2 8PU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Feb 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 4 Sep 2015. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% 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, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 8PU

20 th / 34
Price Rank
3% higher than average
23 rd / 26
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
5 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 8PU , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 26 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£341,896
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
28 Jul 2022
£344,000
Leasehold
+129.3 %
17 Sep 2004
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2021
rooms: 4
size: 729 sq ft
sale price: £302,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2018
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2015

Data Sources

The property at 23 Margaret Close, Reading, RG2 8PU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jul 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Feb 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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