A home with a view over the rooftops
This top-floor apartment on the Breestraat sits right in the middle of Leiden's historic Pieterswijk, a stone's throw from the lively heart of the city. The building dates from 1910, and the home had been given a B energy label, which pointed to reasonable energy costs. With 166 square metres of living space according to the agent, this was a generously proportioned home, spread over two floors and offering five bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The last known asking price of €895,000 was 33% below the average asking price of €1,328,214 for apartments in Leiden, and the living area of 179 square metres was 63% larger than the neighbourhood average of 110 square metres. A home with this much space at this price level was a rarity. This home has not been online since 1 September 2026.
The home itself
The apartment has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors. The agent described the layout as a top-floor apartment, with a roof terrace and a balcony. The home was in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee was €250. The property was centrally located and had an open position, according to the agent.
According to the agent, the home had roof insulation, double glazing, partly double glazing and wall insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label is B.
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood
The Pieterswijk is a historic district in the centre of Leiden, with a mix of old and new. The neighbourhood counts 2,975 residents, and a large share of them live alone: 81% of households are single-person households, and only 4% of households have children. The average household size is 1.2 people. The housing stock is old, with 100% of the homes built before 1945, and 26% of the homes are single-family homes. Owner-occupied homes make up 20% of the stock.
Residents of the municipality of Leiden give the area 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. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident says: "Fine", and a third: "Nice neighbourhood with park. Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out on. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood."
Shops, schools and transport
The daily routine is well covered. For groceries you can walk to SPAR, Ekoplaza, Dirk or Albert Heijn, all within a few minutes' walk. The nearest primary school is Haanstra Basisschool, a couple of streets away, and the nearest secondary school is OBS Lucas van Leyden, a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, and the nearest pharmacy is Centraal Apotheek Leiden, both in Leiden. The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Breestraat, with lines 1,2,3,4,54,56,169, a couple of streets away. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was set on the reference date and is not the current market value. The WOZ value was €895,000, which was 33% below the asking price of €895,000. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 33%.
The address data shows a noise level of 58 dB Lden from road traffic, above the standard, for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden, not above the standard, for the reference year 2023. Aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, not above the standard, for the reference year 2022. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area-level indication is that 100% of the homes in this postcode area were built before 1970 (1910). The pluvial flooding risk is low, the current flood risk is low, and the flood risk in 2050 is low. The heat stress is currently medium and will be elevated in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and Climate Atlas, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via Hypodomus Leiden on Funda. The home was offered via multiple channels.
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About Breestraat 63A, Leiden
What did the asking price of €895,000 say about the market position?
The asking price of €895,000 was 33% below the average asking price of €1,328,214 for apartments in the municipality of Leiden. The average asking price per square metre in the municipality was €7,443, while this home was listed at €5,000 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 179 m².
What was the WOZ value and how did it relate to the asking price?
The WOZ value was €1,328,214, based on the reference date 1 January 2023. That was 33% below the asking price of €895,000. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 33%.
What does the energy label say about the home?
The home has energy label B. According to the agent, the home had roof insulation, double glazing, partly double glazing and wall insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What are the risks at this address?
The address data shows a noise level of 58 dB Lden from road traffic, above the standard, for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden, not above the standard, for the reference year 2023. Aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, not above the standard, for the reference year 2022. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area is a KCAF attention area: 100% of the homes in this postcode area were built before 1970 (1910). Pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is low and the flood risk in 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently medium and will be elevated in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and Climate Atlas, not an inspection of this specific home.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the municipality of Leiden give the area an average of 7.46 out of 10, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "The live is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2. Indoor route to the supermarket. The 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 says: "Fine", and another: "I enjoy living here."
How was the home offered?
When this home was at the time on the market, it was offered via Hypodomus Leiden on Funda. The home was offered through multiple channels.
