Gangetje 4A
Levendaal-Oost, Leiden
AreaA waterside apartment in Leiden's historic heart
This apartment sits right on the water in Levendaal-Oost, a corner of Leiden's old centre where the canals and bridges set the tone. The setting is described as being on navigable water, in the centre, with a free view. The asking price of €550,000 is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, that average asking price in the neighbourhood is €470,205, and this home is priced 17% above it. If you are weighing up options, it is worth seeing how this compares with other [apartments in Leiden].
A spacious home over two floors
Built in 1939, this apartment spans two floors and includes five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 114 m², while the BAG registration records 98 m². The home is on the first floor and has a balcony. It is sold as full ownership, with a gas boiler for heating and an HOA fee of €117.50 per month. The volume is 348 m³. This listing does not state the energy label, so that information is not available.
Life in Levendaal-Oost
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment 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 mentions a nice dog walking area and a beautiful park, though they note the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people sleeping in the bushes. The neighbourhood has 2,895 inhabitants, and 75% of households are single-person households. This is a compact, central part of [the Levendaal-Oost neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close at hand: Hoogvliet is on your doorstep, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Cazander, a five-minute walk, and Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. Bus stops are plentiful: Leiden, Korevaarstraat is on your doorstep with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169, and Leiden, Hogewoerd is just around the corner with lines 3, 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. 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, so there is nothing to report on that front. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk and flood risk in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars and their listing on Funda. The agent is Kerkvliet Makelaars.
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About Gangetje 4A, Leiden
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €550,000. According to the precomputed comparison, this is in line with the market, sitting 17% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €470,205. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 114 m², is €4,825. The neighbourhood average price per square metre for homes currently for sale is €5,760.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans two floors and is located on the first floor. The agent lists the living area at 114 m², while the BAG registration records 98 m². There is also a balcony. The volume of the home is 348 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation and is not part of the agent's published information for this home. As a result, there is no comparison available between the WOZ value and the asking price, nor any information on how the WOZ value has developed over the past five years.
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 1939, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which places it within a KCAF attention zone. This is a general indication for the area rather than a verdict on this particular property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Hoogvliet supermarket is on your doorstep, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Cazander, a five-minute walk, and Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are nearby?
The bus stop Leiden, Korevaarstraat is on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden, Hogewoerd is just around the corner with lines 3, 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk away. These stops connect the home to the wider Leiden area.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Levendaal-Oost is a central neighbourhood in Leiden with 2,895 inhabitants. Of the households, 75% are single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46 out of 10, based on 38 reviews. One resident praises the amenities and the indoor route to the supermarket, while another mentions a beautiful park nearby, though they note the park is not lit at night.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, there is no information available about the energy efficiency of this home. The property was built in 1939, but no conclusions can be drawn about the energy performance from the year of construction alone.
