5 Longacres, St Albans, AL4 0DJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 829 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 £622,915 , which equates to approximately £752 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Feb 2013 for £360,000. Since then, the value has increased by £262,915, representing a 73.0% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £622,915 is:

  • 20.6% lower than the average property price on Longacres
  • 0.1% lower than the average in the AL4 0DJ postcode area
  • and 7.4% lower than the average price for St. Albans 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 9 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL4 0DJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£622,915
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£752
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Longacres, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0DJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Mar 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 4 Oct 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL4 0DJ

7 th / 10
Price Rank
0% same as average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
2 nd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL4 0DJ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 9 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 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£622,915
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
1 Feb 2013
£360,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £403,000
sale date: 6 May 2022
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £271,250
sale date: 2 Jan 2006
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2002
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 26 Nov 1999
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £161,000
sale date: 26 May 1999

Data Sources

The property at 5 Longacres, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0DJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Feb 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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