290 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1HY is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,259 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 £785,180 , which equates to approximately £623 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Feb 2016 for £620,000. Since then, the value has increased by £165,180, representing a 26.6% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £785,180 is:

  • 31.6% higher than the average property price on London Road
  • 51.1% lower than the average in the AL1 1HY postcode area
  • and 14.1% higher than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 March 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in AL1 1HY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£785,180
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£623
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

290 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1HY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Mar 2023.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Aug 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 1HY

12 th / 13
Price Rank
51% lower than average
9 th / 9
Size Rank
52% smaller than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1HY , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 9 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 9th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£785,180
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
12 Feb 2016
£620,000
Leasehold
+297.4 %
20 Mar 1995
£156,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £688,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2019
rooms: 9
size: 2530 sq ft
sale price: £1,555,001
sale date: 29 Jul 2021
rooms: 9
size: 2465 sq ft
sale price: £262,500
sale date: 2 Jun 1995
rooms: 7
size: 2303 sq ft
sale price: £1,500,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2024
rooms: 9
size: 2411 sq ft
sale price: £1,490,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2023

Data Sources

The property at 290 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1HY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Feb 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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