3 Folly Close, Hitchin, SG4 9DG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. 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 £410,583 , which equates to approximately £522 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Sep 2012 for £217,500. Since then, the value has increased by £193,083, representing a 88.8% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £410,583 is:

  • 0.4% lower than the average property price on Folly Close
  • 5.1% lower than the average in the SG4 9DG postcode area
  • and 12.3% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 May 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG4 9DG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£410,583
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£522
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Folly Close, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 9DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 May 2024.

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 1 Apr 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG4 9DG

7 th / 14
Price Rank
5% lower than average
8 th / 11
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
3 rd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 9DG , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 11 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 8th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£410,583
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+89 %
26 Sep 2012
£217,500
Leasehold
+101.4 %
9 Feb 2001
£108,000
Leasehold
+54.4 %
16 Dec 1996
£69,950
Leasehold
+1.4 %
23 Aug 1996
£69,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2007

Data Sources

The property at 3 Folly Close, Hitchin, SG4 9DG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Sep 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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