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3 bed flat for sale Lectern Lane, St. Albans, AL1

Asking price

£300,000

Added on 20/10/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £390 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold; 79 years left(from the agent's description)

Service charge £955 a yearGround rent £10 a year

* From the agent's description. Check it with them before you rely on it.

Key features

A beautifully presented three-bedroom top-floor apartment combining spacious interiors with a convenient location
Offering approximately 770 sq ft of bright, well-proportioned accommodation
Offered for sale with no onward chain, it is an appealing choice for first-time buyers, investors and commuters alike
A bright and airy open-plan kitchen/living space with a modern refitted kitchen
Two spacious double bedrooms are complemented by a well-proportioned third bedroom, offering flexibility for guests
A stylish contemporary bathroom, finished with quality fittings
The apartment is conveniently positioned close to local shops, cafés and everyday amenities
St Albans City Station is approximately 1.5 miles away, while St Albans Abbey Station is around 1.1 miles from the property

About this property

Offered for sale with no onward chain, it is an appealing choice for first-time buyers, investors and commuters alike. A generous entrance hallway, complete with a useful built-in storage cupboard, leads into the bright and airy open-plan kitchen/living space. The modern refitted kitchen complements the living area, creating a sociable setting for relaxing, dining and entertaining.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,613
Band B

£1,882
Band C

£2,150
Band D

£2,419
Band E

£2,957
Band F

£3,494
Band G

£4,032
Band H

£4,838

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In St Albans, 2026/27 bills run from £1,613 a year in band A to £4,838 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across St Albans, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Listed

October 2026 £300,000

3 beds · 1 bath · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.

Price guide

This home

£390 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£645 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£470 / sq ft

£390 / sq ft

£831 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£390 per sq ft, below almost all recent sales in AL1 (£470–£831, 10th–90th percentile, 1,163 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,163 homes sold in AL1 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price.

Location

Lectern Lane, St. Albans, AL1

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £300,000

£150k £450k

Deposit10% £30,000

£0 £300k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £270,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £60,000 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.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
9, Lectern Lane Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2022	743 sq ft £404/sq ft	743 sq ft	£404	£300,000
15, Lectern Lane Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jan 2015	764 sq ft £281/sq ft	764 sq ft	£281	£215,000
5, Lectern Lane Terraced	Terraced	May 2010	926 sq ft £268/sq ft	926 sq ft	£268	£248,000
5, Lectern Lane Terraced	Terraced	May 2006	926 sq ft £221/sq ft	926 sq ft	£221	£204,950
10, Lectern Lane Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2004	743 sq ft £187/sq ft	743 sq ft	£187	£139,000
15, Lectern Lane Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2003	764 sq ft £153/sq ft	764 sq ft	£153	£117,000
5, Lectern Lane Terraced	Terraced	Jul 2002	926 sq ft £157/sq ft	926 sq ft	£157	£145,000
10, Lectern Lane Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 1999	743 sq ft £98/sq ft	743 sq ft	£98	£73,000