4 Otterton Close, Harpenden, AL5 3BE is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,550 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,197,458 , which equates to approximately £773 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Aug 2010 for £662,000. Since then, the value has increased by £535,458, representing a 80.9% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,197,458 is:

  • 22.0% higher than the average property price on Otterton Close
  • 29.4% higher than the average in the AL5 3BE postcode area
  • and 23.2% higher than the average price for Harpenden 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 13 February 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1550 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,197,458
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£773
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Otterton Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 3BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Feb 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Oct 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 3BE

4 th / 13
Price Rank
29% higher than average
5 th / 9
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
4 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 3BE , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,197,458
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
6 Aug 2010
£662,000
Leasehold
+19.8 %
16 Oct 2006
£552,500
Leasehold
+121 %
31 Jul 1998
£249,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £1,250,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2022

Data Sources

The property at 4 Otterton Close, Harpenden, AL5 3BE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Aug 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Feb 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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