A classic Leiden apartment with a garden
This ground-floor apartment on Hansenstraat 22 sits on a quiet road in the Groenoord neighbourhood, part of Leiden-Noord. Built in 1910, it is a benedenwoning with one floor, two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The asking price of €345,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €587,143, and it is the cheapest of the 14 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price, and this one sits at the lower end.
The home itself
According to the agent, the home has a living area of 55 m², while the BAG registration lists 57 m². It comes with a west-facing back garden of 29 m². The agent mentions insulation in the roof, walls and floor, and heating via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. There is a homeowners' association fee of €12,313 per year. The energy label is C.
Groenoord, a neighbourhood in transition
Groenoord is a compact neighbourhood with around 3,255 residents, many of them single-person households. Residents of the district of Leiden-Noord give their area an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is less positive, mentioning a lack of police control and litter, though they note the shops at Kooiplein and the nearby library and schools. The reviews reflect a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them in full. For more on the area, see the Groenoord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Jumbo and AH to go a couple of streets away. Vrije School Mareland is on your doorstep, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Boender, and Centraal Apotheek Leiden is nearby. Bus stops at Groenoord and Energiepark are just around the corner, with lines 3, 4, 365, 366, 410 and 45, 400, 401, N40 respectively. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Leiden offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, and other noise sources are also below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1910 construction on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including RE/MAX. The listing has been available since 6 November 2026.
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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 Hansenstraat 22, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Groenoord?
The asking price of €345,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €587,143, and it is the cheapest of the 14 homes currently for sale in Groenoord. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,005, while this home is listed at €6,273 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures come from the current listings in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with one floor. It has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 55 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 57 m². There is also a west-facing back garden of 29 m². The agent mentions insulation in the roof, walls and floor, and heating via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not always included in listings. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation. The asking price of €345,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price, but the WOZ value would provide a different reference point.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is based on the home being built in 1910 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is a general assessment for the postcode area, where 96% of buildings were constructed before 1970.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Dirk supermarket is 389 metres away, with Jumbo at 547 metres and AH to go at 548 metres. For schools, Vrije School Mareland is 167 metres away, and De Pionier is 612 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 616 metres away, and Het Waterland is 670 metres. These distances are measured from the property.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Groenoord, at 293 metres, with lines 3, 4, 365, 366 and 410. Another stop, Leiden, Energiepark, is 330 metres away with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Centraal train station is 609 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. These stops provide access to various bus routes in the region.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Leiden-Noord give their area an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another resident is critical, mentioning a lack of police control and litter, but also notes the shops at Kooiplein and the nearby library and schools. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, with higher labels (like A) being more efficient and lower labels (like G) being less efficient. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, but the actual costs depend on usage and the specific installations. The agent mentions insulation in the roof, walls and floor, which may help with energy efficiency.
