53 Cardiff Road, Watford, WD18 0DS is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 732 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 £407,100 , which equates to approximately £556 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2013 for £236,000. Since then, the value has increased by £171,100, representing a 72.5% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £407,100 is:

  • 13.7% higher than the average property price on Cardiff Road
  • 13.0% higher than the average in the WD18 0DS postcode area
  • and 20.2% lower than the average price for Watford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 September 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in WD18 0DS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£407,100
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£556
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Cardiff Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Sep 2023.

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 8 Oct 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD18 0DS

11 th / 31
Price Rank
13% higher than average
15 th / 23
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
3 rd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WD18 0DS , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 23 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 15th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£407,100
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
18 Dec 2013
£236,000
Leasehold
+48.4 %
15 Jul 2003
£159,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £347,000
sale date: 30 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £342,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2019
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2019
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2018
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £353,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2018

Data Sources

The property at 53 Cardiff Road, Watford, WD18 0DS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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