Flat 1, 42 Howard Street, Reading, RG1 7XS is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 323 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £131,997 , which equates to approximately £409 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Feb 2024 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,997, representing a 5.6% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £131,997 is:

  • 60.4% lower than the average property price on Howard Street
  • 62.4% lower than the average in the RG1 7XS postcode area
  • and 68.5% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 August 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG1 7XS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
323 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£131,997
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£409
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 1, 42 Howard Street, Reading, RG1 7XS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Aug 2023.

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 26 Aug 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, with internal insulation to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
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 RG1 7XS

19 th / 21
Price Rank
62% lower than average
17 th / 17
Size Rank
68% smaller than average
3 rd / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7XS , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 17 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 17th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£131,997
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
9 Feb 2024
£125,000
Leasehold
+8.7 %
14 Jul 2006
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Flat 1, 44 Howard Street, Reading, RG1 7XS
rooms: 1
size: 334 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1, 42 Howard Street, Reading, RG1 7XS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Feb 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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