488 Vardon Road, Stevenage, SG1 5BJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,087 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 £356,247 , which equates to approximately £328 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Jun 2018 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,247, representing a 20.8% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £356,247 is:

  • 17.4% higher than the average property price on Vardon Road
  • 10.6% higher than the average in the SG1 5BJ postcode area
  • and 7.4% lower than the average price for Stevenage 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 8 October 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1087 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£356,247
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£328
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

488 Vardon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Oct 2016.

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 18 Jun 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SG1 5BJ

5 th / 18
Price Rank
11% higher than average
11 th / 16
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
4 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG1 5BJ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 16 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 11th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£356,247
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
8 Jun 2018
£295,000
Leasehold
+514.6 %
2 Aug 1995
£48,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 22 May 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2016
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 19 Sep 2014

Data Sources

The property at 488 Vardon Road, Stevenage, SG1 5BJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Jun 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Oct 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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