42 Eskdale, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1TJ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,173 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 £555,972 , which equates to approximately £474 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Mar 2014 for £358,000. Since then, the value has increased by £197,972, representing a 55.3% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £555,972 is:

  • 119.1% higher than the average property price on Eskdale
  • 102.0% higher than the average in the AL2 1TJ postcode area
  • and 17.4% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 December 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL2 1TJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£555,972
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£474
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Eskdale, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1TJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Dec 2015.

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 10 Oct 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 103.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, lpg to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL2 1TJ

1 st / 38
Price Rank
102% higher than average
1 st / 37
Size Rank
90% bigger than average
3 rd / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 1TJ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 37 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 1st out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£555,972
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
17 Mar 2014
£358,000
Leasehold
+193.4 %
30 May 1997
£122,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 31 Oct 1996
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £127,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2003
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2016
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £174,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2015

Data Sources

The property at 42 Eskdale, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1TJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Mar 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Dec 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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