40, Dorchester Court Dexter Close, St Albans, AL1 5WD is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £298,878 , which equates to approximately £441 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jun 2022 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,878, representing a 1.3% increase, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £298,878 is:

  • 25.0% lower than the average property price on Dexter Close
  • 13.2% lower than the average in the AL1 5WD postcode area
  • and 56.6% 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 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 31 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£298,878
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£441
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40, Dorchester Court Dexter Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5WD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Aug 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 24 Apr 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% 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
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
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 AL1 5WD

35 th / 44
Price Rank
13% lower than average
26 th / 43
Size Rank
0% same size than average
40 th / 43
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5WD , this flat's estimated value ranks 35th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 40th out of 43 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 26th out of 43 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£298,878
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
22 Jun 2022
£295,000
Leasehold
+1.7 %
21 Apr 2021
£290,000
Leasehold
+11.5 %
26 Jun 2015
£260,000
Leasehold
+34 %
20 Sep 2010
£194,000
Leasehold
+1.3 %
7 Jul 2008
£191,500
Leasehold
+139.4 %
23 Jan 1998
£80,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 9 Apr 2021
rooms: 2
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2018
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2016

Data Sources

The property at 40, Dorchester Court Dexter Close, St Albans, AL1 5WD appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jun 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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