53 How Wood, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2RW is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 872 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £456,930 , which equates to approximately £524 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2019 for £370,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,930, representing a 23.5% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £456,930 is:

  • 4.0% lower than the average property price on How Wood
  • 7.6% lower than the average in the AL2 2RW postcode area
  • and 32.1% 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 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.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£456,930
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£524
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 How Wood, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2RW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, 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 3 May 2019, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 44.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL2 2RW

12 th / 13
Price Rank
8% lower than average
3 rd / 5
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
5 th / 5
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 2RW , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 5 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 3rd out of 5 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£456,930
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
28 Mar 2019
£370,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2001
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 1 Oct 2008
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £104,500
sale date: 9 Jan 1998

Data Sources

The property at 53 How Wood, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2RW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2019. It also has three 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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