38 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,206 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £343,738 , which equates to approximately £285 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Oct 2020 for £285,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,738, representing a 20.6% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £343,738 is:

  • 12.3% lower than the average property price on Spruce Avenue
  • 19.3% lower than the average in the LA1 5LB postcode area
  • and 48.2% higher than the average price for Lancaster 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 18 February 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£343,738
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£285
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Feb 2014.

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 Sep 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LA1 5LB

35 th / 63
Price Rank
19% lower than average
24 th / 45
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
29 th / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 5LB , this house's estimated value ranks 35th out of 63. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 45 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 24th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£343,738
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
5 Oct 2020
£285,000
Leasehold
+14 %
1 Dec 2011
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

39 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB
rooms: 3
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £117,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2002
37 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
36 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB
rooms: 6
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £146,995
sale date: 22 Sep 2000
40 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB
rooms: 6
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £268,500
sale date: 30 Nov 2020
35 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB
rooms: 3
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at 38 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Oct 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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