4 Rye Close, Harpenden, AL5 4LD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,496 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 £775,813 , which equates to approximately £518 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Aug 2023 for £730,000. Since then, the value has increased by £45,813, representing a 6.3% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £775,813 is:

  • 26.5% higher than the average property price on Rye Close
  • 12.5% higher than the average in the AL5 4LD postcode area
  • and 16.9% lower 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 3 March 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1496 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£775,813
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£518
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Rye Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Mar 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 18 Mar 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.1%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 4LD

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
13% higher than average
2 nd / 7
Size Rank
26% bigger than average
6 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4LD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 7 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 2nd out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£775,813
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
25 Aug 2023
£730,000
Leasehold
+156.1 %
13 Jun 2012
£285,000
Leasehold
+60.1 %
29 Jul 2002
£178,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2012

Data Sources

The property at 4 Rye Close, Harpenden, AL5 4LD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Aug 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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