98 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BL is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 753 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £359,821 , which equates to approximately £478 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2017 for £310,000. Since then, the value has increased by £49,821, representing a 16.1% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £359,821 is:

  • 2.3% higher than the average property price on Elgar Road
  • 10.7% lower than the average in the RG2 0BL postcode area
  • and 14.0% 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 15 January 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£359,821
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£478
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

98 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Mar 2019.

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 Jan 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.4%.

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 windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 0BL

14 th / 21
Price Rank
11% lower than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0BL , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 12 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£359,821
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
24 Feb 2017
£310,000
Leasehold
+30.5 %
26 Oct 2012
£237,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 847 sq ft
sale price: £372,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2018
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £397,500
sale date: 31 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £307,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2024

Data Sources

The property at 98 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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