268 Watford Road, St Albans, AL2 3DN is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,648 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,017,226 , which equates to approximately £384 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Apr 2014 for £649,950. Since then, the value has increased by £367,276, representing a 56.5% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,017,226 is:

  • 22.0% higher than the average property price on Watford Road
  • 27.6% higher than the average in the AL2 3DN postcode area
  • and 47.8% higher than the average price for St. Albans 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 20 September 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2648 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,017,226
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£384
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

268 Watford Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3DN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Sep 2015.

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 18 Jun 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 44.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL2 3DN

2 nd / 11
Price Rank
28% higher than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
107% bigger than average
8 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 3DN , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th 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 1st out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,017,226
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
4 Apr 2014
£649,950
Leasehold
+42.8 %
19 May 2006
£455,000
Leasehold
+111.6 %
26 Aug 1998
£215,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 2770 sq ft
sale price: £565,000
sale date: 6 May 2005
rooms: 8
size: 2723 sq ft
sale price: £449,950
sale date: 19 Jun 2003

Data Sources

The property at 268 Watford Road, St Albans, AL2 3DN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Apr 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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