262 Watford Road, St Albans, AL2 3DN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,335 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 £640,786 , which equates to approximately £480 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Jul 2010 for £342,500. Since then, the value has increased by £298,286, representing a 87.1% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £640,786 is:

  • 23.1% lower than the average property price on Watford Road
  • 19.6% lower than the average in the AL2 3DN postcode area
  • and 6.9% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 19 December 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1335 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£640,786
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£480
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

262 Watford Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3DN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Dec 2022.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Apr 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL2 3DN

9 th / 11
Price Rank
20% lower than average
4 th / 8
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 3DN , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 9th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 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 4th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£640,786
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
19 Jul 2010
£342,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £455,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2006
rooms: 6
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £329,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2006
rooms: 6
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 21 Jan 2004
rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £158,500
sale date: 25 Nov 1997
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £103,500
sale date: 16 Jan 1995

Data Sources

The property at 262 Watford Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3DN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Jul 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Dec 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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