40 Alva Way, Watford, WD19 5ED is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 850 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 £547,662 , which equates to approximately £644 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jul 2023 for £525,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,662, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £547,662 is:

  • 2.2% higher than the average property price on Alva Way
  • 2.6% higher than the average in the WD19 5ED postcode area
  • and 7.4% higher than the average price for Watford 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 11 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£547,662
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£644
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Alva Way, Watford, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, WD19 5ED has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 May 2023.

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 3 May 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor 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
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD19 5ED

10 th / 22
Price Rank
3% higher than average
10 th / 20
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
10 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD19 5ED , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 20 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£547,662
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
21 Jul 2023
£525,000
Leasehold
+162.5 %
30 May 2008
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2016
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £327,500
sale date: 22 Dec 2014
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £267,500
sale date: 28 Sep 2011
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2015

Data Sources

The property at 40 Alva Way, Watford, WD19 5ED appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Jul 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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