59 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AG is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,367 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 £652,178 , which equates to approximately £477 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 May 2022 for £610,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,178, representing a 6.9% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £652,178 is:

  • 34.2% higher than the average property price on Drakes Drive
  • 20.4% higher than the average in the AL1 5AG postcode area
  • and 5.2% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 21 January 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1367 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£652,178
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£477
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

59 Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jan 2022.

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 5 Nov 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to flat, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% 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
Flat, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 5AG

2 nd / 19
Price Rank
20% higher than average
2 nd / 11
Size Rank
45% bigger than average
9 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5AG , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 11 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 2nd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£652,178
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
20 May 2022
£610,000
Leasehold
+144 %
24 Aug 2012
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £540,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2014
rooms: 7
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £578,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 59 Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 May 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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