Spooners Drive, Park Street, St. Albans
By Carter Hayward
£ 530,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Carter Hayward says ..
Nestled in the desirable area of Park Street, St. Albans, this charming semi-detached bungalow on Spooners Drive offers a delightful blend of comfort and convenience. Spanning an impressive 758 square feet, the property features two well-proportioned bedrooms, a welcoming reception room, and a fu...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Park Street, St Albans, presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges for potential buyers. The property’s location is a significant strength. Its proximity to How Wood train station provides easy access to London and the surrounding areas, while the presence of several well-regarded primary schools makes it attractive to families. The garden offers a valuable outdoor space, although it appears to require some maintenance and landscaping.
Inside, the property shows its age. While habitable, the kitchen and bathroom would likely benefit from modernization to meet contemporary standards. The interior decor is dated and would likely require updating to appeal to a broader range of buyers. The overall condition is fair but could be significantly improved with renovations.
The listing price of £530,000 requires careful consideration. While comparable properties in the area are similarly priced, a lack of precise square footage data for nearby listings makes a definitive price-per-square-foot comparison difficult. However, the property’s condition and the need for potential renovations should be factored into any purchase decision. Buyers should carefully assess their budget and the cost of any necessary upgrades before making an offer.
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
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 919.24
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 667,778.00 £Decreased by 2.92 %
- Est sale value
- 507,420.48 £Decreased by 6.28 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,400.00 £/moDecreased by 43.84 %
- Est letting value
- 919.24 £/moDecreased by 50.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.52 %Decreased by 42.07 %
- Crime Rate
- 20.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| How Wood Primary And Nursery School | Community School | Good | 0.57 KM |
| Park Street Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.02 KM |
| Killigrew Primary And Nursery School | Community School | Good | 1.50 KM |
| Watling View School | Community Special School | Good | 2.05 KM |
| The Marlborough Science Academy | Academy Converter | Good | 2.21 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halton Close | £ 530,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Fairway Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bluebell Close | £ 955,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Broomfield | £ 750,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Manor Drive | £ 862,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) | 1563 | HWW | 0.61 KM |
| Park Street | 1561 | PKT | 1.33 KM |
| Bricket Wood | 1560 | BWO | 1.78 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 3.02 KM |
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 4.33 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burston Drive, Park Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 | £ 1,000,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| How Wood, Park Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire | £ 210,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.09 KM |
| Spooners Drive, Park Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 | £ 840,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| 25 How Wood, Park Street, St Albans | £ 345,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.09 KM |
| Alder Close, Park Street, St. Albans | £ 450,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.12 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 65 Spooners Drive | £ 620,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 1 Halton Close | £ 310,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 9 How Wood | £ 450,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 31 How Wood | £ 420,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 27 How Wood | £ 350,000 | 0.08 KM |