25 The Croft, St Albans, AL2 3AR is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,152 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 £1,012,761 , which equates to approximately £879 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Dec 2011 for £575,000. Since then, the value has increased by £437,761, representing a 76.1% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,012,761 is:

  • 0.9% higher than the average property price on The Croft
  • 6.3% higher than the average in the AL2 3AR postcode area
  • and 50.5% higher than the average price for St. Albans 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 4 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,012,761
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£879
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

25 The Croft, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3AR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Sep 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jul 2011. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to AL2 3AR

4 th / 12
Price Rank
6% higher than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
2 nd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 3AR , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 9 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 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,012,761
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
8 Dec 2011
£575,000
Leasehold
+113 %
16 Nov 2000
£270,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £840,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £740,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 25 The Croft, St Albans, AL2 3AR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Dec 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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