42 Highfield, Watford, WD19 5DZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 764 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 £458,904 , which equates to approximately £600 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 May 2019 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,904, representing a 14.7% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £458,904 is:

  • 34.0% lower than the average property price on Highfield
  • 27.0% lower than the average in the WD19 5DZ postcode area
  • and 10.0% lower 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 4 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£458,904
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£600
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Highfield, Watford, Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, WD19 5DZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Nov 2014.

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 16 May 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WD19 5DZ

23 rd / 31
Price Rank
27% lower than average
10 th / 21
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
15 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD19 5DZ , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 21 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 10th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£458,904
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
14 May 2019
£400,000
Leasehold
+25.8 %
12 Jun 2014
£318,000
Leasehold
+20.9 %
13 Jun 2013
£263,000
Leasehold
+25.3 %
28 Mar 2003
£209,950
Leasehold
+61.5 %
27 Nov 1998
£129,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 714 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 2 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £209,000
sale date: 27 May 2004
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 29 Feb 2000
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 24 Nov 1999
rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 8 May 2015

Data Sources

The property at 42 Highfield, Watford, WD19 5DZ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 May 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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