Alfabetweg 49
Cronestein, Leiden
AreaA modern apartment in Leiden's Cronestein neighbourhood
This apartment on Alfabetweg sits in a lively part of Leiden, with a mix of housing and an industrial estate nearby. The listing does not state a year of construction. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €587,500, the price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €558,750, but in line with the median of €585,000, a fair reflection of the market for apartments in Leiden.
Cronestein: a varied neighbourhood with good connections
Cronestein is a diverse area, as one resident puts it: "My neighbourhood is very varied in housing. You can find social housing and owner-occupied homes here. In the middle of the neighbourhood there is an industrial estate. To the east, high-rise buildings with apartments and student flats. To the north-west, there are mainly terraced houses." The neighbourhood is home to many young adults and students, with a high proportion of single-person households. It's a very urban setting, with plenty of amenities within easy reach. This is the neighbourhood Cronestein.
Daily life on Alfabetweg
For your daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and there's a Lidl and a SPAR a couple of streets away. Schools are also close by: the Da Vinci College Lammenschans (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and the Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood is well connected, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. This is the municipality Leiden.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM.
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About Alfabetweg 49, Leiden
Is €587,500 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €587,500 is slightly above the average sale price in Cronestein (€558,750) but matches the median of €585,000. Given that apartments in the neighbourhood sell for an average of €6,812 per m², and this home is 79 m², the price per m² works out to about €7,437, a bit above the neighbourhood average. However, the home has an A+ energy label, which adds value.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Cronestein is a very urban neighbourhood with a mix of social housing, owner-occupied homes, and an industrial estate. It's popular with students and young professionals, over half the residents are between 25 and 45. The area scores a 7.25 out of 10 from residents, who appreciate the variety of housing and the easy access to amenities and the motorway.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Leiden Centraal or other cities without needing a car.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just 256 metres away, on your doorstep. There's also a Lidl at 827 metres and a SPAR at 842 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. For a bigger shop, the AH XL is about a kilometre away.
What schools are in the area?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Da Vinci College Lammenschans (secondary) is 269 metres away, and the Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is 766 metres away. Other primary schools like Lorentzschool and Basisschool De Ley are also within a ten-minute walk.
Why is the year of construction not listed?
The agent has not provided the year of construction in the listing.
Is the energy label good?
Yes, the home has an energy label A+, which is very efficient. In Cronestein, 79.1% of homes have an A+ label, so this is in line with the neighbourhood's modern housing stock.
