Flat 2, 98 Grove Road, Hitchin, SG5 1SG is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 495 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 £193,769 , which equates to approximately £391 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2004 for £117,000. Since then, the value has increased by £76,769, representing a 65.6% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £193,769 is:

  • 38.4% lower than the average property price on Grove Road
  • 49.8% lower than the average in the SG5 1SG postcode area
  • and 57.2% lower than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 September 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SG5 1SG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£193,769
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£391
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 2, 98 Grove Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 1SG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Sep 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 25 Jun 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good 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)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 1SG

31 st / 40
Price Rank
50% lower than average
26 th / 34
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
29 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 1SG , this flat's estimated value ranks 31th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 34 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 26th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£193,769
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+66 %
31 Aug 2004
£117,000
Leasehold
+39.3 %
27 Nov 2002
£84,000
Leasehold
+86.7 %
25 Feb 2000
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Flat 4, 98 Grove Road, Hitchin, SG5 1SG
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2017
Flat 1, 98 Grove Road, Hitchin, SG5 1SG
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £180,250
sale date: 11 Jul 2016
77, Watersmeet Grove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0AW
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2024
72, Watersmeet Grove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0AF
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £92,500
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
57, Watersmeet Grove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0AF
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, 98 Grove Road, Hitchin, SG5 1SG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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