King's Road, St. Albans
By Paul Barker Estate Agents
£ 675,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Paul Barker Estate Agents says ..
A charming two bedroom period property in a highly sought after quiet cul-de-sac in the desirable Old Conservation area. The house offers a wonderful range of character features, tastefully blended with a stylish kitchen/dining room overlooking the delightful south-facing rear garden. Th...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom terraced house on King’s Road, St. Albans, presents a blend of period charm and modern updates. Located in the desirable Verulam area, the property benefits from a quiet residential setting, close proximity to excellent schools (St Michael’s Church of England Primary School receiving a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating is particularly noteworthy), and convenient access to various train stations. St Albans Abbey station is under 1.5 km away, offering good commuter links. The property itself boasts a tasteful modernisation in the kitchen/dining area, which features a light and airy extension. The addition of a modern kitchen and updated bathroom are attractive selling points.
However, many images reveal that areas of the property, including bedrooms and the main living area, appear somewhat dated and require modernisation and refurbishment. The carpets appear worn and many walls require redecorating or repainting. The garden, while present, seems relatively small; although images suggest potential for improvements.
Considering nearby properties, the list price seems reasonably competitive, though not exceptionally high-value. There’s a clear opportunity for a buyer to add value through further refurbishment. The lack of detailed square footage information about comparable properties limits a precise comparative analysis, but based on available data, this property is priced reasonably for its location and potential. Overall, the house offers a solid investment opportunity for buyers seeking a property in a great location with the potential for improvement and increased value.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 9
- Land
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 927.85
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 1,245,000.00 £Increased by 45.13 %
- Est sale value
- 699,598.90 £Decreased by 10.13 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,513.00 £/moIncreased by 0.60 %
- Est letting value
- 927.85 £/moDecreased by 50.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.42 %Decreased by 30.66 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans School | Other Independent School | 0.63 KM | |
| St Michael'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.66 KM |
| Muriel Green Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Good | 0.69 KM |
| The Abbey Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.12 KM |
| St Columba'S College | Other Independent School | 1.24 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folly Lane | £ 1,000,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Gorhambury Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Gorhambury Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lady Spencer's Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cross Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 1.36 KM |
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 2.52 KM |
| Park Street | 1561 | PKT | 3.40 KM |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) | 1563 | HWW | 4.13 KM |
| Bricket Wood | 1560 | BWO | 5.55 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Road, ST ALBANS | £ 699,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Fishpool Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 | £ 575,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Fishpool Street, St. Albans, AL3 | £ 1,650,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Kings Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 | £ 1,250,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Fishpool Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 | £ 2,750,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 18b Kings Road | £ 727,500 | 0.07 KM |
| 44 Kings Road | £ 833,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 48 Kings Road | £ 760,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 30 Kings Road | £ 625,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 4 Kings Road | £ 850,000 | 0.07 KM |