Bachstraat 260
Fortuinwijk-Noord, Leiden
A quiet spot in Fortuinwijk-Noord
This apartment sits on a quiet road in Fortuinwijk-Noord, a residential pocket of Leiden with a free view. The asking price of €287,500 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €304,444. For context, apartments in Leiden are listed across a range of prices, and this one comes in below the local norm.
The home itself
Built in 1961, this portiekwoning is on the first living floor and has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 70 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 69 m². The home has a c.v.-ketel for heating and a volume of 225 m³. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs.
The Fortuinwijk-Noord neighbourhood
Residents of the Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.42, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident describes it as "a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance." The district has 3,565 inhabitants, with 61% single-person households. The Fortuinwijk-Noord neighbourhood is part of this wider district.
Amenities and transport
The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Lidl a couple of streets away. De Astronaut primary school is on your doorstep, and the Leonardo College for Atheneum Havo Mavo is a ten-minute walk. Huisartsenpraktijk Zuidwest is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek De Luifelbaan is just around the corner. Bus line 4 stops at Leiden, van der Helmlaan on your doorstep, and Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise load is 61 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1961 construction on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, with flood risk low now and in 2050, and heat stress low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Makelaarsgilde REMAX.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Bachstraat 260, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €287,500 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €304,444, a difference of 6 percent. Per square metre the price is 22 percent below the neighbourhood average. The neighbourhood has nine homes for sale, with asking prices ranging from €250,000 to €345,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This portiekwoning on the first living floor has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 70 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 69 m². The home has a volume of 225 m³ and is heated with a c.v.-ketel.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, the least efficient label. This means you can expect high energy costs for heating and hot water. The home was built in 1961, and the label reflects the overall energy performance of the property.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict give their living environment an average score of 7.42, based on ten reviews. One resident praises the amenities and schools, while another mentions noise nuisance and a mix of student complexes and houses. These reviews describe the district, not this specific neighbourhood.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The AH XL supermarket is 281 metres away, Hoogvliet is 453 metres and Lidl is 500 metres. De Astronaut primary school is 279 metres away, and the Leonardo College for Atheneum Havo Mavo is 612 metres. There are 89 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 4 stops at Leiden, van der Helmlaan, 154 metres away, and at Leiden, Debussystraat and Leiden, Verdistraat, both around 300 metres. Leiden Lammenschans train station is 1,255 metres away.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the 1961 construction on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the fact that 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The road traffic noise load is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their standards. These figures come from public address-level data and are indications for the area.





