A 1918 apartment in the heart of Leiden
This apartment sits on Haarlemmerstraat in the Marewijk neighbourhood, right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. The building dates from 1918, so it carries the character of a century-old city street. The asking price is €475,000, which is on the high side compared to the average of €485,188 for the eight homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, especially given the living area. This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. For context, the neighbourhood has a wide mix of apartments in Leiden, with prices ranging from €230,000 to €695,000.
The apartment itself
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and two floors, with a volume of 140 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 51 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². Both figures come from their respective sources, and the difference is simply a matter of which registration you consult. The home is offered for sale at €9,314 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area.
Life in Marewijk
Marewijk is a lively, student-heavy part of Leiden's centre. Residents of the Binnenstad-Noord district give their surroundings an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another adds: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The neighbourhood is home to around 3,000 people, and a large share of them are young: 40% are between 15 and 25. The streets are busy, and some residents mention noise from students and partygoers, though one notes it is "nothing unexpected." For a fuller picture of the area, have a look at the Marewijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is remarkably convenient. The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR a couple of streets away and a Dirk just beyond that. For primary education, De Pionier is a five-minute walk, and the Vrije School Mareland is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsencentrum Leiden, is just around the corner, and the Haven Apotheek pharmacy is equally close. Public transport is well served: bus stop Leiden, Pelikaan is on your doorstep with lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Leiden, where the city centre, market and town hall are all within easy reach. The address does carry some area-level indications worth knowing. The foundation risk is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. Noise from road traffic is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 32 dB and aircraft noise at 42 dB both stay below their standards. For climate, the area has an elevated indication for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, a medium flood risk at present and a low flood risk by 2050, with medium heat stress both now and in 2050. These are all area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Barnhoorn Bedrijfsmakelaardij B.V.
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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 Haarlemmerstraat 273A, Leiden
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €475,000. The average price for homes currently for sale in the Marewijk neighbourhood is €485,188, with a median of €485,000. Prices for the eight homes on the market range from €230,000 to €695,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,161, while this apartment is listed at €9,314 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 51 m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does the apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and two floors, with a volume of 140 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 51 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². Both figures come from their respective sources, and the difference is simply a matter of which registration you consult.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. For context, in the neighbourhood, 37.5% of homes have an A label, 25% have a C label, and 37.5% have a D label or lower, but these figures describe the neighbourhood, not this specific apartment.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the energy label. The agent has not published this field. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate. You can still find the number of rooms, bedrooms and floors, as well as the living area, in the agent's description, but the energy label is simply not included.
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 1918, and in the postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970, which is the period associated with a medium foundation risk indication.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
The area has a road traffic noise level of 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data for the year 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are close to this apartment?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep at 91 metres. A SPAR is 458 metres away, a Dirk is 524 metres away, and an Ekoplaza is 615 metres away. In total, there are 42 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is De Pionier at 378 metres, followed by the Vrije School Mareland at 661 metres and the Haanstra Basisschool at 843 metres. For secondary education, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is 946 metres away. In total, there are 91 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Pelikaan at 75 metres, serving lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. A second stop, Leiden, Hooigracht, is 147 metres away with line 3, and Leiden, Houtmarkt is 251 metres away with line 56. Leiden Centraal train station is 1,238 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like for residents?
Residents of the Binnenstad-Noord district give their surroundings an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another notes: "I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively." The area is student-heavy, with 40% of residents aged 15 to 25.
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €475,000 is close to the average of €485,188 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price is €485,000. However, the price per square metre of €9,314 is notably higher than the neighbourhood average of €6,161 per square metre, which reflects the smaller living area of this apartment compared to the neighbourhood average of 81 m².
What is the flood risk for this address?
The area has an elevated indication for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, a medium flood risk at present and a low flood risk by 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
