25 St James Road, Harpenden, AL5 4PB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,296 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £642,413 , which equates to approximately £497 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2003 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £392,413, representing a 157.0% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £642,413 is:

  • 17.9% lower than the average property price on St James Road
  • 18.2% lower than the average in the AL5 4PB postcode area
  • and 31.2% lower than the average price for Harpenden 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 3 October 2009, 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
1296 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£642,413
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£497
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

25 St James Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4PB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Oct 2009.

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 3 Oct 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 103.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL5 4PB

23 rd / 25
Price Rank
18% lower than average
10 th / 19
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
16 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4PB , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 19 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 10th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£642,413
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+157 %
7 Aug 2003
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £760,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £665,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1362 sq ft
sale price: £493,500
sale date: 11 May 2009

Data Sources

The property at 25 St James Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4PB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Oct 2009. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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