38 Mercers Row, St Albans, AL1 2QT is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £333,865 , which equates to approximately £738 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 May 2014 for £214,950. Since then, the value has increased by £118,915, representing a 55.3% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £333,865 is:

  • 6.5% lower than the average property price on Mercers Row
  • 14.6% higher than the average in the AL1 2QT postcode area
  • and 51.5% lower than the average price for St. Albans 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 17 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£333,865
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£738
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

38 Mercers Row, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jan 2015.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Apr 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 2QT

11 th / 27
Price Rank
15% higher than average
13 th / 22
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
16 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2QT , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 22 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 13th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£333,865
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
16 May 2014
£214,950
Leasehold
+21.1 %
20 Dec 2007
£177,500
Leasehold
+40.9 %
25 Oct 2002
£125,950
Leasehold
+90.8 %
17 Jul 1998
£66,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2022
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2021
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2016
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 2 May 2003

Data Sources

The property at 38 Mercers Row, St Albans, AL1 2QT appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 May 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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