26 Ward Close, Ware, SG12 0BU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 786 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 £481,973 , which equates to approximately £613 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jun 2019 for £408,000. Since then, the value has increased by £73,973, representing a 18.1% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £481,973 is:

  • 14.9% lower than the average property price on Ward Close
  • 12.3% lower than the average in the SG12 0BU postcode area
  • and 10.9% higher than the average price for Ware 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 4 December 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG12 0BU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£481,973
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£613
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Ward Close, Ware, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG12 0BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Dec 2018.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Dec 2018. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 14.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 270 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG12 0BU

19 th / 21
Price Rank
12% lower than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG12 0BU , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 12 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 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£481,973
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
14 Jun 2019
£408,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £402,500
sale date: 16 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2019
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 26 Ward Close, Ware, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG12 0BU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Jun 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Dec 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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