79 Merton Road South, Reading, RG2 8AX is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 786 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 £365,195 , which equates to approximately £465 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Nov 2024 for £370,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £4,805, representing a 1.3% decrease, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £365,195 is:

  • 22.1% higher than the average property price on Merton Road South
  • 19.0% higher than the average in the RG2 8AX postcode area
  • and 5.0% lower than the average price for Reading 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 14 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£365,195
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£465
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

79 Merton Road South, Reading, RG2 8AX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Mar 2014.

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 7 Jan 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to partial double glazing.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 8AX

1 st / 23
Price Rank
19% higher than average
7 th / 18
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
4 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 8AX , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th 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 7th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£365,195
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
15 Nov 2024
£370,000
Leasehold
+107.9 %
12 Sep 2013
£178,000
Leasehold
+27.1 %
19 Jan 2005
£140,000
Leasehold
+109 %
12 Apr 2000
£67,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 30 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2015

Data Sources

The property at 79 Merton Road South, Reading, RG2 8AX appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Nov 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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