26 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,141 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 £428,064 , which equates to approximately £375 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Sep 2018 for £341,000. Since then, the value has increased by £87,064, representing a 25.5% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £428,064 is:

  • 8.5% lower than the average property price on Melrose Gardens
  • 5.1% lower than the average in the RG2 9PZ postcode area
  • and 33.2% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 28 June 2017, 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
1141 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£428,064
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£375
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9PZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jun 2017.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Aug 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • 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 fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 9PZ

14 th / 15
Price Rank
5% lower than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
31% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 9PZ , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 12 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 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£428,064
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
5 Sep 2018
£341,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 1 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1105 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2006

Data Sources

The property at 26 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9PZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Sep 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jun 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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