42 Orchard Grove, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6NF is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,055 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £492,780 , which equates to approximately £467 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Oct 2022 for £502,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £9,220, representing a 1.8% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £492,780 is:

  • 0.5% higher than the average property price on Orchard Grove
  • 3.1% higher than the average in the RG4 6NF postcode area
  • and 28.1% higher 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 15 March 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG4 6NF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£492,780
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£467
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Orchard Grove, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6NF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 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 30 Apr 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG4 6NF

9 th / 28
Price Rank
3% higher than average
6 th / 23
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
16 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG4 6NF , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 23 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 6th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£492,780
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
7 Oct 2022
£502,000
Leasehold
+79.3 %
16 Sep 2009
£280,000
Leasehold
+12 %
9 Jan 2004
£249,950
Leasehold
+4.1 %
24 May 2002
£240,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £580,000
sale date: 13 Jun 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1187 sq ft
sale price: £351,500
sale date: 4 Jun 2010

Data Sources

The property at 42 Orchard Grove, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6NF appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Oct 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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