48 Folly Avenue, St Albans, AL3 5PY is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,012 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 £686,774 , which equates to approximately £679 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Sep 2019 for £574,500. Since then, the value has increased by £112,274, representing a 19.5% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £686,774 is:

  • 3.7% higher than the average property price on Folly Avenue
  • 8.5% higher than the average in the AL3 5PY postcode area
  • and 2.1% higher than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 September 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£686,774
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£679
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

48 Folly Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Sep 2020.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Jun 2019, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6200%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood) to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 96% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 96% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL3 5PY

5 th / 13
Price Rank
8% higher than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL3 5PY , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 12 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 2nd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£686,774
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
20 Sep 2019
£574,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £690,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £509,000
sale date: 22 May 2012
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2007
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £313,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2006
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £286,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2004

Data Sources

The property at 48 Folly Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5PY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Sep 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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