240 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0BW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 775 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 £371,387 , which equates to approximately £479 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2022 for £352,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,387, representing a 5.5% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £371,387 is:

  • 14.7% lower than the average property price on Elgar Road South
  • 5.2% higher than the average in the RG2 0BW postcode area
  • and 11.3% 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 2 December 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£371,387
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£479
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

240 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0BW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Dec 2021.

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 30 Jun 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average 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
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 0BW

1 st / 18
Price Rank
5% higher than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0BW , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£371,387
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
31 Mar 2022
£352,000
Leasehold
+69.2 %
7 Oct 2010
£208,000
Leasehold
+12.5 %
13 Aug 2004
£184,950
Leasehold
+55.4 %
1 Aug 2000
£119,000
Leasehold
+77.6 %
22 Jan 1996
£67,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2012
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2004
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2003

Data Sources

The property at 240 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0BW appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2022. 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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