Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
May 2021 £2,300,000 5.8% 3.7%
Feb 2009 £1,150,000 5.1% 2.0%
Mar 2008 £1,100,000 na na
Internal area
368 square metres (3,961 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £6,250 per square metre (£581 per square foot) in May 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £6,992 per square metre (£650 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2021 £2,300,000 £6,250 £2,572,883 £6,992
Feb 2009 £1,150,000 £3,125 £2,413,159 £6,557
Mar 2008 £1,100,000 £2,989 £2,191,033 £5,954

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 368 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £2,572,883. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Harpenden are now selling for between £6,940 and £9,320 per square metre (£644 and £865 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 368 m², this implies a valuation between £2,554,000 and £3,430,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Council tax band
H
Plot size
975 square metres (10,495 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
April 2021 5/2021/0643
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
40 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshir
Description:
First floor rear extension, single storey side/rear extension, single storey front extensions, roof alteration to main dwelling from half-hipped to hipped located to the front elevation of the dwelling. Partial rendering of property. Alteration to opening
EPC Inspections
Summary:
06 November 2020 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2007 to 2011
Area:
368 sqm (3,961 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
23 October 2009 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
None Estimated year built None to None
Area:
369 sqm (3,972 square foot) total internal area
Comments: