A historic upper floor on the Breestraat
This upper-floor apartment sits in the heart of Leiden, on one of the city's oldest streets. The building dates from 1650, which gives the home a real sense of history. With an asking price of €375,000, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €888,083. For context, that is 58% below the average, and the price per square metre is also 36% below the neighbourhood average. If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its central setting and its price position.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 77 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 81 m². The home is on the first living floor and has a volume of 274 m³. It is heated by a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership. There is a homeowners' association fee of €125.50 per month. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Pieterswijk
Pieterswijk is a compact neighbourhood in Leiden's old centre, where most homes were built before 1945. Of the 2,975 residents, a large share are students and young adults, with 44% aged between 15 and 25. Across the Pieterswijk neighbourhood, residents of the municipality of Leiden give an average score of 7.46, based on 38 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." Another resident mentions: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt, Albert Heijn and SPAR are all within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away, as is OBS Lucas van Leyden. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Cazander, a ten-minute walk, and Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. Bus stops at Korevaarstraat and Breestraat are on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does have public risk data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, because the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk and the 2050 projection. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Leiden B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland, Funda, Huispedia and Pararius.
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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 Breestraat 165E, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Pieterswijk?
The asking price of €375,000 is 58% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €888,083. The price per square metre is also 36% below the neighbourhood average. The price verdict is described as keen. Note that the average is based on 18 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €239,000 to €2,395,000, so the average is pulled up by much larger and more expensive properties.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 77 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 81 m². The home is on the first living floor and has a volume of 274 m³. It is heated by a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership.
What does the homeowners' association fee cover?
The homeowners' association fee is €125.50 per month. The listing does not specify what this fee covers. It is a standard monthly contribution for the maintenance of shared parts of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. The label does not tell you anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. No energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1650, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which places it within a KCAF attention zone. This means the area is flagged for potential foundation issues, but it does not say anything about the actual condition of this particular property.
How noisy is the location?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Ekoplaza is on your doorstep at 105 metres, and Hoogvliet is just around the corner at 209 metres. Dekamarkt is 484 metres away, Albert Heijn is 491 metres, and SPAR is 498 metres. In total there are 46 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Haanstra Basisschool is 307 metres away and OBS Lucas van Leyden is 349 metres away, both within a short walk. Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is 724 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 kilometres away. There are 91 schools within 5 kilometres, covering all levels of education.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Korevaarstraat (118 metres) and Breestraat (182 metres) are both on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. The Hogewoerd stop is 189 metres away with lines 3, 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Lammenschans train station is 1,121 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
Pieterswijk has 2,975 residents, with a very high share of single-person households at 82%. The age profile is young: 44% are between 15 and 25, and 36% are between 25 and 45. Only 4% of households have children. The housing stock consists of 1,348 homes, of which 22% are owner-occupied. All homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945.
