5 Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3JX is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 764 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 £211,957 , which equates to approximately £277 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Oct 2013 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £81,957, representing a 63.0% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £211,957 is:

  • 1.8% lower than the average property price on Sun Street
  • 7.9% lower than the average in the RG1 3JX postcode area
  • and 49.4% lower than the average price for Reading 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 23 February 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG1 3JX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£211,957
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£277
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3JX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Feb 2010.

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 26 Aug 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 26%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RG1 3JX

2 nd / 16
Price Rank
8% lower than average
6 th / 16
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
8 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 3JX , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£211,957
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
11 Oct 2013
£130,000
Leasehold
-23.5 %
18 Jun 2010
£170,000
Leasehold
-11.7 %
13 Feb 2008
£192,500
Leasehold
+30.1 %
31 Aug 2005
£148,000
Leasehold
+71.4 %
15 Nov 1999
£86,350
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 13 Jun 2019
rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2012

Data Sources

The property at 5 Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3JX appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Oct 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Feb 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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