39 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £896,339 , which equates to approximately £1,281 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Mar 1999 for £179,950. Since then, the value has increased by £716,389, representing a 398.1% increase, or approximately 14.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £896,339 is:

  • 15.7% higher than the average property price on Orient Close
  • 18.7% higher than the average in the AL1 1AJ postcode area
  • and 33.5% higher 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 22 August 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL1 1AJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£896,339
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,281
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

39 Orient Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1AJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Aug 2022.

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 15 Mar 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
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, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 1AJ

13 th / 52
Price Rank
19% higher than average
26 th / 34
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
1 st / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
49% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£896,339
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+398 %
19 Mar 1999
£179,950
Freehold
+23.3 %
25 Jul 1997
£145,995
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £538,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2019
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £553,500
sale date: 11 Aug 2017
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2016
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £460,100
sale date: 12 Jul 2016

Data Sources

The property at 39 Orient Close, St Albans, AL1 1AJ appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Mar 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 22 Aug 2022. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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