3 Grove Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1EU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 947 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,207,587 , which equates to approximately £1,275 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2013 for £710,000. Since then, the value has increased by £497,587, representing a 70.1% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,207,587 is:

  • 50.8% higher than the average property price on Grove Avenue
  • 26.1% higher than the average in the AL5 1EU postcode area
  • and 24.2% higher than the average price for Harpenden 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 23 March 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,207,587
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,275
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Grove Avenue, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 1EU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Mar 2013.

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 9 Apr 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL5 1EU

3 rd / 16
Price Rank
26% higher than average
13 th / 15
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
1 st / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
86% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 1EU , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 15 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 13th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,207,587
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
31 Jul 2013
£710,000
Leasehold
+49.5 %
2 Jun 2006
£475,000
Leasehold
+43.9 %
28 Jul 2003
£330,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £840,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2023
rooms: 7
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2021
rooms: 5
size: 921 sq ft
sale price: £818,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2018
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £820,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 3 Grove Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 1EU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Mar 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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