53 Abbots Park, St Albans, AL1 1TW is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,119 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £392,986 , which equates to approximately £351 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Oct 2015 for £342,000. Since then, the value has increased by £50,986, representing a 14.9% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £392,986 is:

  • 0.5% lower than the average property price on Abbots Park
  • 9.9% higher than the average in the AL1 1TW postcode area
  • and 42.9% 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 28 August 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1119 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£392,986
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£351
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Abbots Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1TW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Aug 2013.

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 21 Mar 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (another dwelling above) to flat, limited insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to very poor.
  • 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 all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to AL1 1TW

15 th / 56
Price Rank
10% higher than average
17 th / 51
Size Rank
46% bigger than average
44 th / 51
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1TW , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 44th out of 51 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 17th out of 51 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£392,986
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
8 Oct 2015
£342,000
Leasehold
+71 %
9 May 2006
£199,950
Leasehold
+94.1 %
27 Oct 1998
£103,000
Leasehold
+60.9 %
16 Jun 1995
£64,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £411,550
sale date: 14 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2007

Data Sources

The property at 53 Abbots Park, St Albans, AL1 1TW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Aug 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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