Flat 26, The Larches Milford Close, St Albans, AL4 9JZ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 301 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 £172,513 , which equates to approximately £572 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Apr 2015 for £139,950. Since then, the value has increased by £32,563, representing a 23.3% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,513 is:

  • 33.8% lower than the average property price on Milford Close
  • 28.8% lower than the average in the AL4 9JZ postcode area
  • and 74.4% lower than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 August 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in AL4 9JZ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
301 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£172,513
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£572
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 26, The Larches Milford Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9JZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Aug 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Aug 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to AL4 9JZ

36 th / 39
Price Rank
29% lower than average
33 rd / 33
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
6 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL4 9JZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 36th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 33 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 33th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,513
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
24 Apr 2015
£139,950
Leasehold
+26.7 %
28 Apr 2006
£110,500
Leasehold
+2.3 %
4 Jan 2005
£108,000
Leasehold
+6.9 %
26 Apr 2004
£101,000
Leasehold
+51.9 %
31 Aug 2001
£66,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 301 sq ft
sale price: £149,950
sale date: 29 Aug 2024
rooms: 1
size: 301 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2024
rooms: 1
size: 301 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 2
size: 344 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2017
rooms: 1
size: 312 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at Flat 26, The Larches Milford Close, St Albans, AL4 9JZ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Apr 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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