70 How Wood, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2SJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 861 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 £609,897 , which equates to approximately £708 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 May 2022 for £565,000. Since then, the value has increased by £44,897, representing a 7.9% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £609,897 is:

  • 28.2% higher than the average property price on How Wood
  • 26.1% higher than the average in the AL2 2SJ postcode area
  • and 9.4% 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 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 13 October 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£609,897
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£708
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

70 How Wood, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2SJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Oct 2021.

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 1 Sep 2021. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 55% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL2 2SJ

3 rd / 15
Price Rank
26% higher than average
10 th / 12
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
67% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 2SJ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 12 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 10th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£609,897
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
20 May 2022
£565,000
Leasehold
+126 %
1 Oct 2008
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £286,500
sale date: 18 Sep 2020
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2015
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £268,000
sale date: 22 May 2013
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2012
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2001

Data Sources

The property at 70 How Wood, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2SJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 May 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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