8 Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3JX is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 990 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £356,039 , which equates to approximately £360 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Feb 2010 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £161,039, representing a 82.6% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £356,039 is:

  • 65.0% higher than the average property price on Sun Street
  • 54.6% higher than the average in the RG1 3JX postcode area
  • and 14.9% 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 8 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£356,039
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£360
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3JX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Sep 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 are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Oct 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (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
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 3JX

1 st / 16
Price Rank
55% higher than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
61% bigger than average
13 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 3JX , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 16 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 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£356,039
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
12 Feb 2010
£195,000
Leasehold
+184.7 %
28 Aug 1998
£68,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2024

Data Sources

The property at 8 Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3JX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Feb 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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