35 Vale Close, Harpenden, AL5 3LX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,023 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 £653,174 , which equates to approximately £639 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jan 2025 for £650,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,174, representing a 0.5% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £653,174 is:

  • 7.9% lower than the average property price on Vale Close
  • 4.7% lower than the average in the AL5 3LX postcode area
  • and 32.8% lower 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 25 January 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£653,174
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£639
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

35 Vale Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 3LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jan 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 May 2018, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.6%.

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 lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 3LX

15 th / 36
Price Rank
5% lower than average
17 th / 29
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
8 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in AL5 3LX , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 29 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 17th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£653,174
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
9 Jan 2025
£650,000
Leasehold
0 %
16 Dec 2024
£650,000
Leasehold
+14 %
29 Nov 2018
£570,000
Leasehold
+119.2 %
19 Dec 2003
£260,000
Leasehold
+68.8 %
8 Jun 1999
£154,000
Leasehold
+6.6 %
22 Dec 1997
£144,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £560,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £597,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £560,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £595,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 35 Vale Close, Harpenden, AL5 3LX appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jan 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jan 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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