26 Merthyr Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4JJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £238,859 , which equates to approximately £322 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 May 2016 for £158,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,859, representing a 51.2% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £238,859 is:

  • 16.3% lower than the average property price on Merthyr Street
  • 5.1% higher than the average in the CF24 4JJ postcode area
  • and 29.2% lower than the average price for Cardiff as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 October 2008, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CF24 4JJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£238,859
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£322
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Merthyr Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4JJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Apr 2019.

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 23 Oct 2008. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CF24 4JJ

5 th / 19
Price Rank
5% higher than average
12 th / 17
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
2 nd / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CF24 4JJ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 17 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 12th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£238,859
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
27 May 2016
£158,000
Leasehold
+71.7 %
5 Jun 2002
£92,000
Leasehold
+109.1 %
9 Aug 1996
£43,995
Leasehold
+2.3 %
19 Jul 1996
£43,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

16 Merthyr Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4JJ
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £227,500
sale date: 26 May 2023
4 Merthyr Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4JJ
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2014
28 Merthyr Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4JJ
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 2 May 2014
16A Merthyr Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4JJ
rooms: 3
size: 658 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2014
6 Merthyr Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4JJ
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2012

Data Sources

The property at 26 Merthyr Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4JJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Apr 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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