88 Symonds Road, Hitchin, SG5 2JL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £493,171 , which equates to approximately £493 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Aug 2022 for £485,000. Since then, the value has increased by £8,171, representing a 1.7% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £493,171 is:

  • 22.2% higher than the average property price on Symonds Road
  • 16.1% higher than the average in the SG5 2JL postcode area
  • and 8.8% higher than the average price for Hitchin 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 7 April 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£493,171
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£493
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

88 Symonds Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Apr 2022.

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 20 Apr 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% 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, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 2JL

4 th / 56
Price Rank
16% higher than average
2 nd / 46
Size Rank
39% bigger than average
40 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 2JL , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 40th out of 46 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 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£493,171
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
16 Aug 2022
£485,000
Leasehold
+67.2 %
3 Sep 2015
£290,000
Leasehold
+32.7 %
20 Dec 2012
£218,500
Leasehold
+226.4 %
26 Jan 1996
£66,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 30 May 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £342,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2015
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2008
rooms: 6
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2019

Data Sources

The property at 88 Symonds Road, Hitchin, SG5 2JL appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Aug 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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