47 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 797 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 £394,208 , which equates to approximately £495 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Mar 2021 for £317,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,208, representing a 24.4% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £394,208 is:

  • 15.8% lower than the average property price on Melrose Gardens
  • 11.8% lower than the average in the RG2 9PY postcode area
  • and 38.5% 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 1 October 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£394,208
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£495
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

47 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Oct 2021.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 May 2020, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • 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 average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 9PY

28 th / 29
Price Rank
12% lower than average
13 th / 21
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
12 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in RG2 9PY , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 21 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£394,208
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
9 Mar 2021
£317,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £342,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2017
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £323,500
sale date: 2 Oct 2015
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2003

Data Sources

The property at 47 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9PY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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