When did 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB last change hands?

49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB last sold for £520,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £232,000 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

Across 5 sales between April 1998 and October 2011, 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB rose from £232,000 to £520,000, a change of £288,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB located?

49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB sits in St Albans. It falls within the AL4 postcode district.

Is 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB in a safe area?

Police records around 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (123% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

The closest primary school to 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB is Windermere Primary School (631m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (764m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB?

The closest bus stop to 49 Russet Drive, AL4 0DB is Bramley Way, 145m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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49 Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB

5 sales on record2 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 49 Russet Drive

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49 Russet Drive is a four-bedroom property in St Albans (AL4 0DB). It has council tax band G.

Last sold in October 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1998–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 49 Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB

2decisions2extensions1documents3nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Mar 2000
ConservatoryFull
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Extension: Rear of property
Rear conservatory
Extension
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1 doc on file
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5/2000/0326
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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49 Russet Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Last sold (2011)

£520,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2011Most recent
£520,000
+4.0%over 3 years
28 March 2008
£500,000
+8.1%over 1 year
11 July 2006
£462,500
+85.0%over 6 years
21 January 2000
£250,000
+7.8%over 1 year
23 April 1998
£232,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL4 0DB: £579,000 (2019–2009).

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bramley Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Windermere Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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