A historic apartment in the heart of Leiden
This apartment sits on the Bouwelouwensteeg, a quiet street in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. The building dates from 1750, which gives the home a sense of history that is hard to find elsewhere. The asking price is €395,000. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Leiden.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom. It is fully insulated, according to the agent, and has a roof terrace. The home is on the second floor and is offered as full ownership. The living area is listed as 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m². The monthly homeowners' association fee is €116.
Life in Marewijk
Marewijk is a lively part of Leiden's city centre, where most buildings date from before 1945. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful." Another adds: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The reviews mention that nature is scarce, but that the centre's amenities make up for it. The neighbourhood has a young population, with 40% of residents between 15 and 25 years old. For a closer look at what this area is like, see the Marewijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and the SPAR is just around the corner. For primary education, De Pionier is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, and the Centraal Apotheek is nearby. Bus stops at Pelikaan and Hooigracht are just around the corner, with lines 45, 56, 400, 401, N40, and 3. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €434,000 on 1 January 2023. The asking price is 9% below this value. Between 2018 and 2023, the WOZ value rose by 224%, from €134,000 to €434,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Finke Makelaars and other platforms.
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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 Bouwelouwensteeg 52, Leiden
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €395,000. The home is an apartment in the centre of Leiden, built in 1750. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 60 m², is €6,583. There is no further price comparison provided in the listing.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the second floor and includes a roof terrace. The agent lists the living area as 60 m², while the BAG registration records 50 m². The home is fully insulated, according to the agent, and is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated. However, the energy label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, which dates from 1750.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The area is also noted as a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties in the postcode area built before 1970. This is a general indication and does not mean this particular home has foundation issues.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Albert Heijn is 163 metres away, and the SPAR is 268 metres away, so both are within a short walk. For schools, De Pionier primary school is 461 metres away, and Vrije School Mareland is 547 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, and a secondary school, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden, is about a kilometre away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Pelikaan, at 186 metres, with lines 45, 56, 400, 401, and N40. Another stop, Leiden, Hooigracht, is 232 metres away with line 3. Leiden Centraal train station is 1.1 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to get around without a car.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Marewijk is a lively part of Leiden's city centre, with many historic buildings. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Everything is close by" and another mentions that the station is nearby. The reviews note that nature is limited, but the centre's amenities are a big plus.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €116. This fee is common for apartments and typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas and building insurance.
