59 Topstreet Way, Harpenden, AL5 5TY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,206 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 £1,081,673 , which equates to approximately £897 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 May 2010 for £575,000. Since then, the value has increased by £506,673, representing a 88.1% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,081,673 is:

  • 0.8% lower than the average property price on Topstreet Way
  • 2.1% higher than the average in the AL5 5TY postcode area
  • and 11.3% higher than the average price for Harpenden 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 9 April 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,081,673
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£897
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

59 Topstreet Way, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 5TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Apr 2020.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Feb 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 38.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL5 5TY

9 th / 24
Price Rank
2% higher than average
12 th / 18
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
5 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 5TY , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 18 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 12th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,081,673
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+88 %
10 May 2010
£575,000
Leasehold
+46.7 %
25 May 2004
£392,000
Leasehold
+78.2 %
23 Nov 1999
£220,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £865,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £890,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £820,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1198 sq ft
sale price: £810,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £605,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2013

Data Sources

The property at 59 Topstreet Way, Harpenden, AL5 5TY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 May 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Apr 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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