79 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 667 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 £431,188 , which equates to approximately £646 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2020 for £375,000. Since then, the value has increased by £56,188, representing a 15.0% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £431,188 is:

  • 36.9% lower than the average property price on Sopwell Lane
  • 27.6% lower than the average in the AL1 1RN postcode area
  • and 37.3% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 January 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£431,188
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£646
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

79 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jan 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 have full secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jan 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to full secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
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
Full secondary glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL1 1RN

31 st / 32
Price Rank
28% lower than average
14 th / 25
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
25 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 1RN , this house's estimated value ranks 31th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 25 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 14th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£431,188
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
16 Dec 2020
£375,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £448,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2021
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £574,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2021
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £557,195
sale date: 6 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 79 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1RN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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