A historic apartment on a lively street
This apartment on Breestraat 171A sits in the heart of Leiden, in the Pieterswijk neighbourhood. The building dates from 1650, so you are living in a piece of the city's history. With an asking price of €600,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leiden is €740,711, so this home sits below that figure.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 106 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 95 m². The home has a west-facing patio or atrium, and it is located on the first living floor. It is fully owned, has partial double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is described as being on a busy road in the centre.
Life in Pieterswijk
Pieterswijk is a historic part of Leiden, and residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.46 out of 10, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, almost ideal. But there are quite a few accidents in front of my house." Another resident, who lives in the area, 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 a young population, with 44% of residents aged 15 to 25. For more on the area, see the Pieterswijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and the Hoogvliet is just around the corner. For primary education, the Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away, and the OBS Lucas van Leyden is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Cazander, a couple of streets away, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop at Korevaarstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €548,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €388,000 to €548,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The climate indications for this area include low 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 and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including RE/MAX 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.
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About Breestraat 171A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €600,000 is 19% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €740,711. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 95 m², is €6,316, which is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €7,679 per m². This makes the price keen compared with other homes currently on the market in this area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 106 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 95 m². There is a west-facing patio or atrium, and the home is located on the first living floor. The property is fully owned and has partial double glazing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €548,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €600,000 is 9% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 41%, from €388,000 in 2020 to €548,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1650, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza, which is on your doorstep at 116 metres. The Hoogvliet is just around the corner at 196 metres, and the Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away at 474 metres. The Albert Heijn is also within a short walk at 496 metres. There are 46 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is the Haanstra Basisschool, which is a couple of streets away at 312 metres. The OBS Lucas van Leyden is also nearby at 349 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 kilometres away. There are 91 schools within a 5-kilometre radius, covering various levels.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Korevaarstraat, which is on your doorstep at 105 metres, serving lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. The stop at Leiden, Hogewoerd is just around the corner at 178 metres, with lines 3, 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, a ten-minute walk away at 1.1 kilometres.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label for this apartment is E. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The home has partial double glazing, according to the agent. The energy label is based on the property's characteristics and does not reflect the current condition of the home.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46 out of 10, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, almost ideal. But there are quite a few accidents in front of my house." Another 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'."
