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£800,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,313 sq ft
Aplins Close, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2QB
0.05 miles
away
Freehold
Added on 14/09/2026 
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£1,499,950
Guide Price 4 bed house for sale Aplins Close, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2PZ
4
beds 2
baths Detached house
Freehold
Added on 14/09/2026
About this property
Occupying a PRIME TOWN CENTRE LOCATION in Harpenden, this impressive detached family home stands prominently on the corner of Aplins Close and Townsend Lane, enjoying a DOUBLE WIDTH PLOT and offering immediate quality, generous accommodation and significant future potential in one of the area’s most sought-after settings.The property’s STUNNING TOWN CENTRE LOCATION places it within easy reach of Harpenden’s excellent amenities, shops, restaurants and transport links, while its prominent corner position provides an exceptional sense of space and presence. The substantial double-width plot further enhances the appeal, presenting exciting opportunities for future enhancement, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Key features
- Stunning Prime Town Centre Location on the corner of Aplins Close and Townsend Lane
- Double Width Plot with Secret Garden
- Scope to Extend or Redevelop Subject to Planning
- Excellent Condition Throughout
- Carriage Driveway
- Garage
- Mature South West Facing Garden
- Easy walking distance of shops, sports amenities and green spaces
- Walk to Mainline Train Station
- Close to Respected Local Schools
Floorplan
Price guide
This home
£813 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£664 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
£480 / sq ft
£813 / sq ft
£858 / sq ft
Lowest
This home
Highest
£813 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in AL5 (£480–£858, 10th–90th percentile, 851 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 851 homes sold in AL5 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in AL5 →
Location
Aplins Close, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2PZ
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,419/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: St Albans's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £1,499,950
£740k £2.3m
Deposit10% £150,000
£0 £1.5m
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £1,349,950 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £300,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in AL5 2PZ. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Aplins Close Terraced | Terraced | Nov 2025 | 915 sq ft £678/sq ft | 915 sq ft | £678 | £620,000 |
| 51, Aplins Close Terraced | Terraced | Jun 2024 | 915 sq ft £694/sq ft | 915 sq ft | £694 | £635,000 |
| 5, Aplins Close Detached | Detached | Apr 2024 | 1,410 sq ft £745/sq ft | 1,410 sq ft | £745 | £1,050,000 |
| 29, Aplins Close Terraced | Terraced | Sept 2022 | 1,001 sq ft £719/sq ft | 1,001 sq ft | £719 | £720,000 |
| 23, Aplins Close Terraced | Terraced | Feb 2022 | 904 sq ft £747/sq ft | 904 sq ft | £747 | £675,000 |
| 25, Aplins Close Terraced | Terraced | Feb 2022 | 797 sq ft £803/sq ft | 797 sq ft | £803 | £640,000 |
| 11, Aplins Close Terraced | Terraced | Jun 2021 | 1,367 sq ft £556/sq ft | 1,367 sq ft | £556 | £760,000 |
| 39, Aplins Close Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Dec 2020 | 1,701 sq ft £529/sq ft | 1,701 sq ft | £529 | £900,000 |
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