53 Townsend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2RE is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,474 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £3,554,783 , which equates to approximately £1,436 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Mar 2012 for £2,000,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,554,783, representing a 77.7% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £3,554,783 is:

  • 130.3% higher than the average property price on Townsend Lane
  • 82.8% higher than the average in the AL5 2RE postcode area
  • and 265.7% higher than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 October 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2474 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£3,554,783
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£1,436
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Townsend Lane, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Oct 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 have some secondary glazing.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some secondary glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL5 2RE

1 st / 10
Price Rank
83% higher than average
4 th / 7
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
1 st / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
62% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 2RE , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 7 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 4th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£3,554,783
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+78 %
29 Mar 2012
£2,000,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 2551 sq ft
sale price: £1,250,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2025
rooms: 10
size: 2569 sq ft
sale price: £1,775,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2012
rooms: 10
size: 2422 sq ft
sale price: £1,950,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2024
rooms: 9
size: 2368 sq ft
sale price: £1,415,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2019
rooms: 11
size: 2747 sq ft
sale price: £1,250,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2010

Data Sources

The property at 53 Townsend Lane, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2RE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Mar 2012. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 4 Oct 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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