39 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 818 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 £611,364 , which equates to approximately £747 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Mar 2015 for £442,000. Since then, the value has increased by £169,364, representing a 38.3% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £611,364 is:

  • 10.6% lower than the average property price on Sopwell Lane
  • 2.7% higher than the average in the AL1 1RN postcode area
  • and 11.2% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 October 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£611,364
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£747
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

39 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Oct 2021.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Oct 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 21.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 1RN

15 th / 32
Price Rank
3% higher than average
3 rd / 25
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
21 st / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1RN , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 25 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 3rd out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£611,364
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
13 Mar 2015
£442,000
Leasehold
+15.7 %
18 Feb 2013
£382,000
Leasehold
+23.2 %
18 Mar 2010
£310,000
Leasehold
-5 %
4 May 2007
£326,350
Leasehold
+53.6 %
19 Dec 2002
£212,500
Leasehold
+115.7 %
17 Apr 1997
£98,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £574,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2021
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £557,195
sale date: 6 Oct 2020
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2017
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2015
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2015

Data Sources

The property at 39 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Mar 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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