Flat 72, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4XT is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £267,802 , which equates to approximately £518 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 May 2013 for £178,000. Since then, the value has increased by £89,802, representing a 50.5% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £267,802 is:

  • 52.3% lower than the average property price on Station Road
  • 5.3% lower than the average in the AL5 4XT postcode area
  • and 72.5% lower than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 February 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in AL5 4XT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£267,802
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£518
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 72, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4XT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Feb 2020.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Feb 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL5 4XT

23 rd / 42
Price Rank
5% lower than average
21 st / 37
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
25 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL5 4XT , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 37 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 21th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£267,802
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
21 May 2013
£178,000
Leasehold
+3.8 %
14 May 2010
£171,500
Leasehold
+18.3 %
23 Jan 2003
£145,000
Leasehold
+81.4 %
13 May 1999
£79,950
Leasehold
+15.9 %
27 Mar 1998
£69,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Flat 47, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4XT
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2021
Flat 37, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4XT
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2020
Flat 30, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4XT
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 7 Dec 2018
Flat 54, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4XT
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2016
Flat 52, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4XT
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2014

Data Sources

The property at Flat 72, Balfour Court Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4XT appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Feb 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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