57, Homedell House Roundwood Lane, Harpenden, AL5 3RA is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £228,062 , which equates to approximately £517 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Aug 2013 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £73,062, representing a 47.1% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £228,062 is:

  • 55.8% lower than the average property price on Roundwood Lane
  • 31.3% higher than the average in the AL5 3RA postcode area
  • and 76.5% lower than the average price for Harpenden 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 31 January 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£228,062
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£517
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

57, Homedell House Roundwood Lane, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 3RA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jan 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Oct 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL5 3RA

17 th / 59
Price Rank
31% higher than average
31 st / 52
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
8 th / 52
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 3RA , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 59. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 52 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 31th out of 52 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£228,062
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+47 %
16 Aug 2013
£155,000
Leasehold
+6.9 %
27 Oct 2008
£145,000
Leasehold
+81.4 %
14 Aug 2000
£79,950
Leasehold
+59.9 %
26 Mar 1999
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2024
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2024
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2023

Data Sources

The property at 57, Homedell House Roundwood Lane, Harpenden, AL5 3RA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Aug 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jan 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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