5 Mercers Row, St Albans, AL1 2QS is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 700 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 £503,129 , which equates to approximately £719 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 1999 for £101,500. Since then, the value has increased by £401,629, representing a 395.7% increase, or approximately 14.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £503,129 is:

  • 40.9% higher than the average property price on Mercers Row
  • 19.9% higher than the average in the AL1 2QS postcode area
  • and 26.9% 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 22 December 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£503,129
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£719
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Mercers Row, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Dec 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Apr 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL1 2QS

10 th / 27
Price Rank
20% higher than average
9 th / 24
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
16 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2QS , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 24 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 9th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£503,129
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+396 %
24 Feb 1999
£101,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 698 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2013
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £209,995
sale date: 17 Feb 2003

Data Sources

The property at 5 Mercers Row, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Feb 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Dec 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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