Herengracht 16A
Pancras-Oost, Leiden
AreaA ground-floor apartment on the Herengracht
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Herengracht in Pancras-Oost, right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. It is a lively part of town, where the streets are busy and everything you need is close at hand. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €778,900. For context, [apartments in Leiden] give you a sense of what is on the market across the municipality.
What the home offers
Built in 1650, this is a benedenwoning, a ground-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 59 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is sold as full ownership. There is a rear garden of 48 m², facing west and accessible via the back alley. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €134.
Life in Pancras-Oost
Pancras-Oost is a compact neighbourhood within the Binnenstad-Noord district, and residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61, 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 am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." The neighbourhood has 2,330 inhabitants, and a large share of them are students, which shapes the atmosphere. For more detail, have a look at [the Pancras-Oost neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is easy here. Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsencentrum Leiden, is a couple of streets away, and Haven Apotheek is just as close. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Kraaierstraat and Plantage, both a couple of streets away, serve lines 169, 182, 183 and 187, while Oosterkerkstraat stop is served by line 3. Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Leiden].
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay 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. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars.
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About Herengracht 16A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €778,900. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,564, while this home is listed at €5,469 per m² based on the agent's floor area. There are currently 10 homes for sale in Pancras-Oost, with asking prices ranging from €475,000 to €1,750,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment, a benedenwoning, with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 64 m², while the BAG registration records 59 m². The home has a rear garden of 48 m² facing west, accessible via the back alley. It is sold as full ownership with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €134.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing, which helps keep heat in.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
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 1650, and 95% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. The indication does not say anything about the actual condition of this particular foundation.
How noisy is the area around this home?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 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 this specific home. Residents of the district do mention noise from students and partygoers in their reviews.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dekamarkt is the closest supermarket, just 200 metres away. Albert Heijn is 379 metres away and Hoogvliet is 390 metres away, so you have several options within a short walk. Ekoplaza at 539 metres and SPAR at 713 metres are also within easy reach. In total, there are 42 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 643 metres away, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is 652 metres away and Bonaventura Agora Leiden is 695 metres away. For primary education, Haanstra Basisschool is 749 metres away and OBS Lucas van Leyden is 770 metres away. There are 88 schools within 5 kilometres of this address.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Kraaierstraat, 222 metres away, serving lines 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden, Oosterkerkstraat is 273 metres away with line 3, and Leiden, Plantage is 279 metres away with lines 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Lammenschans train station is 1,199 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Binnenstad-Noord district give it an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another says: "I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively." A third mentions that there is often noise from students and partygoers, but that this is not unexpected in the centre of a city.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property tax purposes, and it is not available for this home in the data we have. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation.
