257 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 915 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 £348,584 , which equates to approximately £381 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Nov 2012 for £202,000. Since then, the value has increased by £146,584, representing a 72.6% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £348,584 is:

  • 6.0% lower than the average property price on Northumberland Avenue
  • 2.9% higher than the average in the RG2 7PZ postcode area
  • and 16.7% 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 13 June 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£348,584
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£381
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

257 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jun 2012.

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 2 Dec 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 173.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG2 7PZ

4 th / 15
Price Rank
3% higher than average
6 th / 12
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
6 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 7PZ , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£348,584
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
23 Nov 2012
£202,000
Leasehold
+40.3 %
3 Feb 2012
£144,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2017
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2015
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 10 May 2013
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 10 May 2013
rooms: 5
size: 916 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 15 May 2012

Data Sources

The property at 257 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Nov 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jun 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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