26 Cowper Road, Harpenden, AL5 5NG is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 969 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 £1,007,726 , which equates to approximately £1,040 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jan 2021 for £882,500. Since then, the value has increased by £125,226, representing a 14.2% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,007,726 is:

  • 6.6% higher than the average property price on Cowper Road
  • 12.6% higher than the average in the AL5 5NG postcode area
  • and 3.7% higher 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 30 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,007,726
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,040
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Cowper Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5NG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Sep 2020.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Jun 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL5 5NG

10 th / 37
Price Rank
13% higher than average
23 rd / 28
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
1 st / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
39% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5NG , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 28 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 23th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,007,726
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
21 Jan 2021
£882,500
Leasehold
+35.8 %
12 Dec 2012
£650,000
Leasehold
+13 %
15 Nov 2010
£575,000
Leasehold
+38.6 %
10 Nov 2004
£415,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £868,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2017

Data Sources

The property at 26 Cowper Road, Harpenden, AL5 5NG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Jan 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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