26 Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1LH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £834,007 , which equates to approximately £833 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jul 2018 for £710,000. Since then, the value has increased by £124,007, representing a 17.5% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £834,007 is:

  • 5.1% lower than the average property price on Piggottshill Lane
  • 16.6% higher than the average in the AL5 1LH postcode area
  • and 14.2% lower 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 12 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£834,007
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£833
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Mar 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Feb 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very 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 average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 1LH

4 th / 12
Price Rank
17% higher than average
3 rd / 8
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
5 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1LH , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 8 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£834,007
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
6 Jul 2018
£710,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2003
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £860,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £557,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £740,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £730,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at 26 Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1LH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Jul 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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