Hoefstraat 48
Levendaal-West, Leiden
AreaA ground-floor apartment in historic Leiden
This ground-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in Levendaal-West, right in the heart of Leiden's old centre. The setting combines a peaceful street with the buzz of a city-centre neighbourhood, and the home itself is a spacious piece of pre-war architecture from 1936. At €795,000, the asking price sits 49% above the neighbourhood average of €532,000, which puts it on the high side for the area. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,780, and this home is listed at €6,625 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its size and central position.
The home itself
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms on a single floor, with a volume of 396 m³. The living area is listed at 120 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 148 m². The home has a rear garden of 22 m² facing north, and it is located on the ground floor. The property is fully owned, with a monthly HOA contribution of €50. The agent notes that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be manageable.
Life in Levendaal-West
Levendaal-West is a compact neighbourhood of around 1,100 residents, and it is a very urban part of Leiden with a high address density. 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: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately." These reviews describe the wider municipality, so they give a sense of the city rather than this specific street. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with a large share of single-person households. For more detail, you can read about the Levendaal-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient, with the Hoogvliet supermarket just around the corner and a SPAR a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, OBS Lucas van Leyden, is also a couple of streets away, and the Haanstra Basisschool is within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Cazander is just around the corner, and the Zuider Apotheek Leiden is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop at Jan van Houtkade is on your doorstep with lines 182, 183 and 187, while the Korevaarstraat stop is just around the corner with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is about a 20-minute walk for hospital care. All of this sits within the municipality of Leiden, a city known for its historic centre and university.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 56 dB Lden, while railway noise at 35 dB and aircraft noise at 41 dB are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current and 2050 flood risk are both low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM and the same agent on Funda. The listing has been active since 25 August 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
About Hoefstraat 48, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Levendaal-West?
The asking price of €795,000 is 49% above the average asking price of €532,000 in the neighbourhood. The median asking price is €395,000, and prices range from €319,000 to €895,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,780, while this home is listed at €6,625 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 120 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms on a single floor. The living area is listed at 120 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 148 m². The home has a rear garden of 22 m² facing north, and it is located on the ground floor. The property is fully owned with a monthly HOA contribution of €50.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be manageable. The agent notes that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The home was built in 1936, and the energy label reflects its overall energy performance.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 56 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The building dates from 1936, and 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. This is an area-level indication from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner at 166 metres, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away at 312 metres. An Ekoplaza is at 343 metres, a Dekamarkt at 477 metres, and an Albert Heijn at 743 metres. There are 45 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this home?
The nearest primary school is OBS Lucas van Leyden at 307 metres, followed by Haanstra Basisschool at 363 metres and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh at 487 metres. For secondary education, the Da Vinci College Lammenschans is at 896 metres. There are 88 schools within 5 kilometres, covering all levels.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The bus stop at Jan van Houtkade is on your doorstep at 158 metres, with lines 182, 183 and 187. The Korevaarstraat stop is just around the corner at 211 metres with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden Lammenschans train station is at 834 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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." Another mentions a beautiful park but notes there are too few shops. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
How does the floor area of this home compare to the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area at 120 m², which is 36% larger than the neighbourhood average of 88 m². The BAG registration records 148 m², which would make it even larger relative to the average. The price per m² of €6,625 is based on the agent's listed floor area.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Levendaal-West has around 1,100 residents, with a large share of single-person households at 73%. The age spread includes 38% aged 25 to 45, 25% aged 15 to 25, and 11% aged 65 or older. The neighbourhood is very urban with a high address density of 6,208 per km².
