A historic apartment in the heart of Leiden
This apartment sits on the Hogewoerd, one of Leiden's oldest streets, in the Levendaal-Oost neighbourhood. The building dates from 1750, so you are buying a piece of the city's history. At €299,000, the asking price is on the low side compared with other apartments in Leiden, and it is the cheapest of the 16 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood.
Inside the home
This one-bedroom apartment is on the second floor and covers a single level. The agent lists the living area at 56 m², while the BAG registration records 59 m². It has a combined boiler for heating and is sold as freehold ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €85.26.
Life in Levendaal-Oost
Levendaal-Oost is a compact urban neighbourhood with 2,895 residents, and it feels like it: the address density is high and most households are single people. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident praises the amenities: "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 the park: "A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park." The same resident notes that the park is not lit and that homeless people sometimes sleep there, but concludes: "I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood." The crime figure for the area is 162 reported incidents, which you can weigh for yourself. This is the Levendaal-Oost neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Amenities and getting around
The Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, with the Hoogvliet just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is a ten-minute walk, and the Haanstra Basisschool is within the same distance. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Leiden is a couple of streets away, as is the Haven Apotheek. Bus stops at Kraaierstraat and Hogewoerd are within a few minutes' walk, serving lines 169, 182, 183, 187, 3, 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Lammenschans station is about a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €345,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 13% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €215,000 to €345,000. As for the address itself, the road-traffic noise level is 52 dB, above the norm, while rail and air traffic stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the climate data shows elevated pluvial flooding risk, medium flood risk now and low by 2050, with heat stress currently medium and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via three channels, including Jimmy Vastgoed and listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Hogewoerd 131A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
At €299,000, this apartment is the cheapest of the 16 homes currently for sale in Levendaal-Oost. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €525,781, so this home sits 43% below that figure. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,582, while this home is listed at €5,339 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has one bedroom and two rooms in total, spread over a single floor on the second storey. The agent lists the living area at 56 m², while the BAG registration records 59 m². The volume is 184 m³. It is sold as freehold ownership, so there is no ground lease to worry about.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value was set at €345,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €299,000 is 13% below that valuation. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €215,000 to €345,000. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data shows road-traffic noise at 52 dB, which is above the norm. Rail noise is 32 dB and aircraft noise is 41 dB, both below their respective norms. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. The building dates from 1750, and the KCAF data notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this particular apartment.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
The climate data for this address shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain. The current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Dekamarkt is just 59 metres away, literally on your doorstep. The Hoogvliet is 325 metres away, about a five-minute walk, and the Albert Heijn is 514 metres away. There are also an Ekoplaza and a SPAR within a short walk, giving you plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are within walking distance?
For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 570 metres away, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is 637 metres, and Bonaventura Agora Leiden is 656 metres. For primary education, the Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden are both about 732 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Kraaierstraat at 84 metres, serving lines 169, 182, 183 and 187. The Leiden, Hogewoerd stop at 268 metres adds lines 3, 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Lammenschans train station is 1,058 metres away, 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 highlights the amenities: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket." Another mentions the park and notes it is well maintained, though not lit at night.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €85.26. This covers the shared costs of the building. The apartment is sold as freehold ownership, meaning you own the property outright without a ground lease.
How old is the building and what does that mean?
The building dates from 1750, making it one of the older properties in Leiden. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The foundation risk indication for the area is medium, based on public data that notes 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
