79 Watling Street, St Albans, AL1 2QF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,658 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £776,061 , which equates to approximately £468 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Dec 2020 for £675,000. Since then, the value has increased by £101,061, representing a 15.0% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £776,061 is:

  • 23.1% lower than the average property price on Watling Street
  • 19.8% lower than the average in the AL1 2QF postcode area
  • and 12.8% higher than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 6 January 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1658 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£776,061
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£468
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

79 Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jan 2016.

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 21 Dec 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 53% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL1 2QF

17 th / 18
Price Rank
20% lower than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 2QF , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 12 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 3rd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£776,061
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
11 Dec 2020
£675,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £785,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £825,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1576 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 28 May 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1530 sq ft
sale price: £342,500
sale date: 25 Feb 2005

Data Sources

The property at 79 Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Dec 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jan 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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