88 Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,302 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £769,186 , which equates to approximately £591 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2021 for £675,000. Since then, the value has increased by £94,186, representing a 14.0% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £769,186 is:

  • 36.7% higher than the average property price on Castle Road
  • 23.9% higher than the average in the AL1 5DG postcode area
  • and 11.8% higher than the average price for St. Albans 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 27 April 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£769,186
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£591
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

88 Castle Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Apr 2021.

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 15 Oct 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
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
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL1 5DG

2 nd / 16
Price Rank
24% higher than average
2 nd / 9
Size Rank
33% bigger than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL1 5DG , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 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 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£769,186
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
30 Jun 2021
£675,000
Leasehold
+104.5 %
28 Jan 2010
£330,000
Leasehold
+32 %
6 Oct 2006
£250,000
Leasehold
+127.3 %
12 Dec 1997
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £499,950
sale date: 15 Feb 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 12 Jul 1996

Data Sources

The property at 88 Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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