38 Ashley Gardens, Harpenden, AL5 3EY is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,432 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,004,226 , which equates to approximately £702 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Nov 2010 for £565,000. Since then, the value has increased by £439,226, representing a 77.7% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,004,226 is:

  • 8.4% lower than the average property price on Ashley Gardens
  • 4.3% lower than the average in the AL5 3EY postcode area
  • and 3.3% 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 16 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1432 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,004,226
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£702
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Ashley Gardens, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Oct 2015.

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 8 Apr 2010. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 3EY

10 th / 18
Price Rank
4% lower than average
9 th / 15
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
8 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 3EY , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,004,226
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+78 %
8 Nov 2010
£565,000
Leasehold
+46.8 %
22 Nov 2002
£385,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £995,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £768,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £612,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1587 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2011
rooms: 7
size: 1348 sq ft
sale price: £545,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2011

Data Sources

The property at 38 Ashley Gardens, Harpenden, AL5 3EY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Nov 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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