288 The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9RJ is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 883 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £401,040 , which equates to approximately £454 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Mar 2024 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,040, representing a 1.5% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £401,040 is:

  • 27.6% lower than the average property price on The Ridgeway
  • 31.8% higher than the average in the AL4 9RJ postcode area
  • and 40.4% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 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 12 July 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL4 9RJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£401,040
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£454
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

288 The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2017.

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 7 Oct 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • 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 no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL4 9RJ

2 nd / 28
Price Rank
32% higher than average
18 th / 28
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
5 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL4 9RJ , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 28 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 18th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£401,040
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
26 Mar 2024
£395,000
Leasehold
+29.5 %
28 Nov 2018
£305,000
Leasehold
+73.3 %
13 Aug 2010
£176,000
Leasehold
+151.4 %
28 Jun 1999
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 10 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £346,500
sale date: 21 Jul 2023
rooms: 3
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £370,250
sale date: 15 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at 288 The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9RJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Mar 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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