A historic apartment in the heart of Leiden
This apartment on the Breestraat sits in the middle of Leiden's historic centre, where the streets are always alive with people and the canals are never far away. The building dates from 1600, which makes this a home with centuries of character. The asking price of €625,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €740,711. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Leiden.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and has two rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 125 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent's listing states 109 m². The home has a central heating boiler. It is located in the centre of Leiden, according to the agent.
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood
Pieterswijk is one of Leiden's oldest neighbourhoods, with narrow streets and historic buildings. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, almost ideal. But there are quite a lot of accidents in front of my house." Another resident, who lives in the municipality, 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'." The neighbourhood has around 2,975 inhabitants, and most households are single-person. You can read more about the Pieterswijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Ekoplaza supermarket is on your doorstep, and the SPAR and Hoogvliet are just around the corner. The Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away, and the OBS Lucas van Leyden is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Cazander, is a ten-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. Bus stop Leiden, Breestraat is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. The climate indications show elevated pluvial flooding risk, low flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Graal Makelaardij.
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Frequently asked questions
About Breestraat 123B, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €625,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the Pieterswijk neighbourhood, which is €740,711. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €7,679, while this home is listed at €5,734 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area. This makes the price keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 125 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent states 109 m². The home has a central heating boiler and is described as being in the centre of Leiden.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined annually and is used for property taxes.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at address level shows that road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and the KCAF attention area indicates that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What climate risks apply to this address?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Ekoplaza is just 80 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. The SPAR and Hoogvliet are both around 370 metres away, which is just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is 500 metres away, and the Dirk is 590 metres away, both within a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Leiden, Breestraat is just 19 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. The stop Leiden, Korevaarstraat is 286 metres away with the same lines, and Leiden, Hogewoerd is 354 metres away with lines 3, 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Centraal train station is 1.1 kilometres away.
What schools are in the area?
The Haanstra Basisschool is 264 metres away, and the OBS Lucas van Leyden is 352 metres away. Both are primary schools. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, including the Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh at 787 metres and the Vrije School Mareland at 812 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Pieterswijk is a historic neighbourhood in Leiden's centre, with a population of about 2,975. Most households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.2. Residents across the municipality of Leiden rate their living environment at 7.46 out of 10, based on 39 reviews. One resident mentions that there are quite a lot of accidents in front of their house.
