26 Chestnut Avenue, Luton, LU3 3JA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,302 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 £356,799 , which equates to approximately £274 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 2018 for £305,000. Since then, the value has increased by £51,799, representing a 17.0% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £356,799 is:

  • 1.1% lower than the average property price on Chestnut Avenue
  • 6.4% higher than the average in the LU3 3JA postcode area
  • and 15.5% higher than the average price for Luton 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 26 July 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£356,799
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£274
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Chestnut Avenue, Luton, LU3 3JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jul 2018.

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 26 Jan 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
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 LU3 3JA

1 st / 15
Price Rank
6% higher than average
3 rd / 11
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
8 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3JA , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 11 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 3rd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£356,799
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
28 Aug 2018
£305,000
Leasehold
+59.7 %
18 Jun 2004
£191,000
Leasehold
+193.8 %
23 Aug 1996
£65,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £247,200
sale date: 14 Feb 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 13 Sep 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £207,500
sale date: 5 Apr 2013

Data Sources

The property at 26 Chestnut Avenue, Luton, LU3 3JA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jul 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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