Flat 4, 51 Argyle Road, Reading, RG1 7YL is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £226,634 , which equates to approximately £292 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2012 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,634, representing a 61.9% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £226,634 is:

  • 36.2% lower than the average property price on Argyle Road
  • 39.6% lower than the average in the RG1 7YL postcode area
  • and 45.8% lower than the average price for Reading 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 3 September 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG1 7YL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£226,634
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£292
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 51 Argyle Road, Reading, RG1 7YL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Sep 2022.

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 14 Oct 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from 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 7YL

22 nd / 31
Price Rank
40% lower than average
17 th / 24
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
18 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7YL , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 24 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 17th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£226,634
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
24 Feb 2012
£140,000
Leasehold
+42.9 %
12 May 2000
£98,000
Leasehold
+50.8 %
14 Aug 1997
£65,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 51 Argyle Road, Reading, RG1 7YL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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