98 Fourth Avenue, Luton, LU3 3BU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £245,269 , which equates to approximately £438 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Aug 2011 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £120,269, representing a 96.2% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £245,269 is:

  • 0.7% lower than the average property price on Fourth Avenue
  • 0.5% higher than the average in the LU3 3BU postcode area
  • and 20.6% lower than the average price for Luton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 February 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in LU3 3BU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£245,269
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£438
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

98 Fourth Avenue, Luton, LU3 3BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Feb 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 21 Apr 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU3 3BU

29 th / 40
Price Rank
1% higher than average
34 th / 37
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
9 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU3 3BU , this house's estimated value ranks 29th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 37 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 34th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£245,269
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+96 %
19 Aug 2011
£125,000
Leasehold
+212.5 %
25 Sep 1998
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £247,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £238,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 98 Fourth Avenue, Luton, LU3 3BU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Aug 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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