42 Abbots Park, St Albans, AL1 1TW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £258,516 , which equates to approximately £490 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Mar 2022 for £258,000. Since then, the value has increased by £516, representing a 0.2% increase, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £258,516 is:

  • 34.5% lower than the average property price on Abbots Park
  • 27.7% lower than the average in the AL1 1TW postcode area
  • and 62.4% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 March 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL1 1TW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£258,516
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£490
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Abbots Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1TW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Feb 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Mar 2011, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 392.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 1TW

37 th / 56
Price Rank
28% lower than average
48 th / 51
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
8 th / 51
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1TW , this flat's estimated value ranks 37th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 51 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 48th out of 51 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£258,516
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
25 Mar 2022
£258,000
Leasehold
+53.6 %
17 Mar 2006
£168,000
Leasehold
+8.4 %
28 May 2003
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 545 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2024
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 14 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £287,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £293,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 42 Abbots Park, St Albans, AL1 1TW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Mar 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Feb 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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