4 Howard Street, Reading, RG1 7XS is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,841 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £458,177 , which equates to approximately £249 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Apr 2010 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £208,177, representing a 83.3% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £458,177 is:

  • 37.5% higher than the average property price on Howard Street
  • 30.6% higher than the average in the RG1 7XS postcode area
  • and 9.5% higher than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 26 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG1 7XS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1841 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£458,177
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£249
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Howard Street, Reading, RG1 7XS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Oct 2020.

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 partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Oct 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 7XS

3 rd / 21
Price Rank
31% higher than average
3 rd / 17
Size Rank
85% bigger than average
15 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7XS , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 17 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 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£458,177
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
9 Apr 2010
£250,000
Leasehold
+66.7 %
26 Jun 2009
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1894 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2016

Data Sources

The property at 4 Howard Street, Reading, RG1 7XS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Apr 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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