# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (AL5 3AT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 PARK HILL, HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE AL5 3AT | | Price | £725,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £725,600 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 06/10/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,235/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4590-3434-0022-3500-3053) ## Description This absolutely magnificent family home is offered in pristine condition throughout and boasts the unique benefit of a drive which also gives an extra wide garden plot. Arranged over two floors, the bright, airy and spacious accommodation comprises a double aspect lounge/dining room with an open fire, engineered oak flooring and cast iron radiators. The stunning fully fitted kitchen has a range of wall and base units with surrounding timber worksurfaces and single bowl sink unit and mixer tap. Included is a gas cooker unit, automatic washing machine, fridge and dishwasher. Upstairs are two good sized bedrooms, the Principal boasting timber panelled walls. The gorgeous, contemporary bathroom includes a beautiful oak Neptune vanity unit and sink, free standing bath and separate shower cubicle. Outside, the private rear garden has a large entertaining patio area with the remainder being laid to lawn and edged by well stocked raised sleeper flower beds. There is also a beautiful garden room which could double up as a home/office or home/gym. NB: This lovely home also has planning consent for a loft conversion and kitchen extension. Park Hill enjoys a peaceful and attractive setting, opposite the popular Nicky Line nature walk and close to the vibrant heart of Harpenden Town Centre, where you'll find a delightful selection of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. For commuters, Harpenden Station is conveniently situated approximately a mile away, offering direct services into central London in under 30 minutes. Families will appreciate the proximity to excellent schooling to include the highly regarded Roundwood Park School. Buyers Information: In compliance with the UK's Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers at the point of an offer being accepted and use a third party, Identity Verification System to do so. There is a nominal charge of £48 (per person) including VAT for this service. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions section of our website. ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/167036927/898172) - Front - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/167036927/898173) - Living Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167036927/898174) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/167036927/898175) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/167036927/898176) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/167036927/898177) - Garden - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/167036927/898178) - Living Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/167036927/898179) - Dining Room - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/167036927/898180) - Hallway - ![Principal bedroom](/listings/photos/167036927/898181) - Principal bedroom - ![Living room](/listings/photos/167036927/898182) - Living room - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/167036927/898183) - Bedroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/167036927/898184) - Garden - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/167036927/898185) - Dining Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/167036927/898186) - Dining Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167036927/898187) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167036927/898188) - Kitchen - ![Entrance](/listings/photos/167036927/898189) - Entrance - ![Landing](/listings/photos/167036927/898190) - Landing - ![Principal bedroom](/listings/photos/167036927/898191) - Principal bedroom - ![Principal bedroom](/listings/photos/167036927/898192) - Principal bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/167036927/898193) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/167036927/898194) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/167036927/898195) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/167036927/898196) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/167036927/898197) - Garden - ![Rear](/listings/photos/167036927/898198) - Rear - ![Summerhouse](/listings/photos/167036927/898199) - Summerhouse - ![Summerhouse](/listings/photos/167036927/898200) - Summerhouse - ![Outhouse](/listings/photos/167036927/898201) - Outhouse - ![Patio](/listings/photos/167036927/898202) - Patio - ![Front](/listings/photos/167036927/898203) - Front - ![Entrance](/listings/photos/167036927/898204) - Entrance - ![Front garden](/listings/photos/167036927/898205) - Front garden ## Floorplans - ![17parkhillal53atweb](/listings/photos/167036927/898206) - 17parkhillal53atweb ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #1456293 - **Address:** 17 Park Hill, HARPENDEN, AL5 3AT - **Certificate Issued:** 02/02/2004 - **Work Completed:** 22/01/2004 - **Items:** 13 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 PARK HILL, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3AT | £725,600 | 23/03/2026 | Terraced | | 17 PARK HILL, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3AT | £610,000 | 12/04/2022 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 PARK MOUNT, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3AS | £717,230 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced | | 8 HARPENDEN RISE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BH | £425,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced | | 147 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BN | £515,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced | | 113 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BB | £407,500 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced | | 3 PARK MOUNT, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3AS | £750,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced | | 9 HARPENDEN RISE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BG | £600,000 | 19/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 8 PARK HILL, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3AT | £650,000 | 10/03/2022 | Terraced | | 15 HARPENDEN RISE, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BG | £582,000 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 10 PARK HILL, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3AT | £640,000 | 20/12/2021 | Terraced | | 157 LUTON ROAD, HARPENDEN, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL5 3BN | £400,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £645,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £549,591 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £769,205 (15 Terraced, AL5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St Albans). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,733/mo - **Realistic:** £1,925/mo - **Optimistic:** £2,118/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Luton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Penthouse, Millstone Way, AL5 | £1,900/mo | 2 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,900/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £237,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £190,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,900/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 31.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,170/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £9,797/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 29.6% - **10y growth:** 14.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for St Albans; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3% - **5y growth (index):** 16% - **10y growth (index):** 23.7% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)