39, Gatcombe Court Dexter Close, St Albans, AL1 5WA is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £286,408 , which equates to approximately £429 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Sep 2009 for £167,500. Since then, the value has increased by £118,908, representing a 71.0% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £286,408 is:

  • 28.1% lower than the average property price on Dexter Close
  • 21.3% lower than the average in the AL1 5WA postcode area
  • and 58.4% 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 11 July 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£286,408
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£429
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

39, Gatcombe Court Dexter Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5WA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2019.

This property uses an electric boiler with radiators as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Jul 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 22.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL1 5WA

27 th / 44
Price Rank
21% lower than average
23 rd / 42
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
31 st / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5WA , this flat's estimated value ranks 27th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 42 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 23th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£286,408
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
11 Sep 2009
£167,500
Leasehold
-6.9 %
7 Nov 2003
£180,000
Leasehold
+84.6 %
20 May 1999
£97,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2023
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2021
rooms: 2
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £292,500
sale date: 16 Dec 2020
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £297,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2019

Data Sources

The property at 39, Gatcombe Court Dexter Close, St Albans, AL1 5WA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Sep 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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