42 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,076 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £313,253 , which equates to approximately £291 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Feb 2023 for £320,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £6,747, representing a 2.1% decrease, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £313,253 is:

  • 4.6% higher than the average property price on Charles Street
  • 4.2% higher than the average in the RG1 7DB postcode area
  • and 25.1% lower than the average price for Reading 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 23 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG1 7DB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£313,253
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£291
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Nov 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 21 May 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 7DB

8 th / 43
Price Rank
4% higher than average
4 th / 32
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
23 rd / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7DB , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 32 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 4th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£313,253
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
3 Feb 2023
£320,000
Leasehold
+64.1 %
4 Feb 2010
£194,950
Leasehold
+6 %
14 Jun 2006
£184,000
Leasehold
+77.8 %
7 Feb 2005
£103,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 940 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £314,500
sale date: 23 Sep 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £288,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2016
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2016

Data Sources

The property at 42 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Feb 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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