5 Farm Close, Harpenden, AL5 3NH is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,023 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 £659,799 , which equates to approximately £645 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Feb 2010 for £342,000. Since then, the value has increased by £317,799, representing a 92.9% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £659,799 is:

  • 2.5% higher than the average property price on Farm Close
  • 4.8% higher than the average in the AL5 3NH postcode area
  • and 32.1% lower than the average price for Harpenden 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 16 March 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£659,799
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£645
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Farm Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 3NH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Mar 2021.

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 4 Aug 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL5 3NH

5 th / 12
Price Rank
5% higher than average
4 th / 8
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
2 nd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 3NH , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 8 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 4th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£659,799
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+93 %
10 Feb 2010
£342,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £570,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2015
rooms: 4
size: 1000 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2014
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £249,950
sale date: 4 Feb 2005

Data Sources

The property at 5 Farm Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 3NH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 Feb 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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