Fortuinwijk-Zuid, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1972 apartment on the Apollolaan sits in a quiet, tree-lined part of Leiden. At 97 m² with an E label, it's a solid home that needs some attention on energy. The asking price of €395,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €480,300, making it a keen entry into the market for apartments in Leiden.
Fortuinwijk-Zuid is a peaceful residential area with a high proportion of older residents, a third are 65 or over. One resident, who gave the neighbourhood a 7.75, says: "I've only lived here for two weeks and I find it a calming environment." The neighbourhood Fortuinwijk-Zuid is densely built but feels spacious thanks to nearby parks and a low-rise character.
For your morning bread, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and AH XL is a ten-minute walk. The Vlietland College secondary school is on your doorstep, while Montessorischool Apollo and De Astronaut primary schools are a couple of streets away. The municipality Leiden has a strong urban feel, with a train station 2.3 km away and plenty of restaurants within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij, Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij, and Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Apollolaan 140, Leiden
Good · 1 resident
I've only lived here for two weeks and I find it a calming environment
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About Apollolaan 140, Leiden
The asking price is 18% below the average asking price in Fortuinwijk-Zuid (€480,300) and matches the median exactly. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €362,955, so the price is in line with the local market.
The apartment has an energy label E, which is less efficient than newer homes. In the neighbourhood, 41.7% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a building from 1972. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home.
Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner (355 m), and AH XL is a ten-minute walk (857 m). Lidl and Jumbo are also within a kilometre. For a GP, the practice is 500 m away, and there are several restaurants within walking distance.
The Vlietland College secondary school is on your doorstep (167 m). For primary education, Montessorischool Apollo (310 m) and De Astronaut (315 m) are both a couple of streets away. There are also special education schools within a kilometre.
Leiden Centraal station is 2.3 km from the apartment, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Fortuinwijk-Zuid has a very high address density (2504 addresses per km²), which is typical for a city like Leiden. Despite that, the area feels green and calm, with a park just 200 m away.
At the time of writing, there are 10 apartments for sale in Fortuinwijk-Zuid, with prices ranging from €260,000 to €995,000. The average price per m² is €4,768, so this apartment at €4,072 per m² is below average.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Fortuinwijk-Zuid
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