3 Mermaid Close, Hitchin, SG4 0ET is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 915 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 £414,000 , which equates to approximately £453 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Nov 2011 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £184,000, representing a 80.0% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £414,000 is:

  • 4.1% lower than the average property price on Mermaid Close
  • 6.5% lower than the average in the SG4 0ET postcode area
  • and 8.6% lower than the average price for Hitchin 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 4 July 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£414,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£453
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Mermaid Close, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG4 0ET has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jul 2018.

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 11 Jun 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.1%.

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, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 53% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 53% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG4 0ET

6 th / 15
Price Rank
7% lower than average
5 th / 13
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
10 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG4 0ET , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 13 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 5th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£414,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
25 Nov 2011
£230,000
Leasehold
+9 %
31 Jul 2009
£211,000
Leasehold
+5.5 %
26 Mar 2004
£199,995
Leasehold
+146.9 %
12 Dec 1997
£81,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 21 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2021
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £352,500
sale date: 27 Apr 2018
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2018

Data Sources

The property at 3 Mermaid Close, Hitchin, SG4 0ET appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Nov 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jul 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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