8 Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 2EW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,949 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,810,664 , which equates to approximately £614 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Mar 2024 for £1,735,000. Since then, the value has increased by £75,664, representing a 4.4% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,810,664 is:

  • 63.4% higher than the average property price on Douglas Road
  • 5.3% higher than the average in the AL5 2EW postcode area
  • and 86.2% higher than the average price for Harpenden 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 9 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2949 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,810,664
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£614
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Douglas Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 2EW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Mar 2023.

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 11 Jun 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 39% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 39% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to AL5 2EW

3 rd / 16
Price Rank
5% higher than average
3 rd / 13
Size Rank
35% bigger than average
6 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 2EW , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,810,664
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
7 Mar 2024
£1,735,000
Leasehold
+19.7 %
18 Sep 2012
£1,450,000
Leasehold
+56.8 %
11 Sep 2006
£925,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 10
size: 2659 sq ft
sale price: £1,835,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2021
rooms: 10
size: 3186 sq ft
sale price: £1,300,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2012

Data Sources

The property at 8 Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 2EW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Mar 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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