71 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £324,656 , which equates to approximately £392 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2024 for £315,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,656, representing a 3.1% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £324,656 is:

  • 7.7% lower than the average property price on Elgar Road
  • 1.4% higher than the average in the RG2 0DQ postcode area
  • and 22.4% lower than the average price for Reading 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 20 October 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG2 0DQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£324,656
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£392
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

71 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Feb 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 0DQ

9 th / 22
Price Rank
1% higher than average
17 th / 20
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
5 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0DQ , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 20 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 17th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£324,656
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
31 Jan 2024
£315,000
Leasehold
+75 %
15 Aug 2011
£180,000
Leasehold
+239.6 %
9 Jun 1995
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £307,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2024
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £362,500
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £327,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2023
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at 71 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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