98 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2DG is a leasehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,636 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £633,251 , which equates to approximately £387 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jul 2004 for £282,500. Since then, the value has increased by £350,751, representing a 124.2% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £633,251 is:

  • 32.3% higher than the average property price on Howard Drive
  • 3.0% higher than the average in the SG6 2DG postcode area
  • and 38.5% higher than the average price for Letchworth Garden City 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 18 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1636 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£633,251
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£387
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

98 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG6 2DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Nov 2024.

This property uses a gas boiler with radiators as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Aug 2011, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 57.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG6 2DG

7 th / 12
Price Rank
3% higher than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
8 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG6 2DG , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 8 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 1st out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£633,251
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+124 %
23 Jul 2004
£282,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2016

Data Sources

The property at 98 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG6 2DG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Jul 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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