53 Fountains Road, Luton, LU3 1LX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,076 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £441,054 , which equates to approximately £410 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Sep 2013 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £211,054, representing a 91.8% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £441,054 is:

  • 2.6% higher than the average property price on Fountains Road
  • 5.4% higher than the average in the LU3 1LX postcode area
  • and 35.5% higher than the average price for Luton 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 November 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£441,054
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£410
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Fountains Road, Luton, LU3 1LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Nov 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 29 Apr 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU3 1LX

15 th / 29
Price Rank
5% higher than average
12 th / 25
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
15 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 1LX , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£441,054
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
27 Sep 2013
£230,000
Leasehold
+271 %
1 Oct 1996
£62,000
Leasehold
+14.8 %
3 Mar 1995
£54,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £433,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1102 sq ft
sale price: £434,500
sale date: 15 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 53 Fountains Road, Luton, LU3 1LX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Sep 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Nov 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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