A historic canal house in Leiden's old centre
This apartment on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht sits in the heart of Leiden, where the city's medieval streets and canals set the tone. The home is part of a building from 1650, so it carries centuries of history with it. This listing does not state the energy label, so you will not find that information here. With a price of €959,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Leiden.
The home itself
The apartment offers a living area of 158 square metres according to the BAG registration. The year of construction, 1650, is a fact worth noting for anyone interested in a piece of Leiden's heritage.
Pancras-West, a lively corner of the Binnenstad
Pancras-West is part of the Binnenstad-Noord district, right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. 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 moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The district is home to many students, which some residents mention as a source of noise. The neighbourhood has 1,195 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For a closer look at what this area offers, see the Pancras-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the SPAR is a couple of streets away, so daily groceries are never far. For primary education, Haanstra Basisschool is a ten-minute walk, and De Pionier is similarly close. The nearest GP, Huisartsencentrum Leiden, is a five-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek is just around the corner. Bus stops on the Hooigracht and the Breestraat are within a couple of streets, with lines 3 and 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169 respectively. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is a bit further out. The municipality of the municipality of Leiden is compact, so most daily needs are close by. According to public risk data at address level, the road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Apollo Makelaardij Regio Leiden on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Hooglandse Kerkgracht 14, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €959,000 for a living area of 158 square metres, which works out at €6,070 per square metre based on the BAG registration. In the neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €854,875, and the median is €397,500. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,495, so this apartment sits below that average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The agent has not published details about the layout of this apartment. The year of construction is 1650, which is a fact about the building itself.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation of the property, which is determined by the municipality and can differ from the asking price. Since it is not mentioned, there is no official valuation to compare with the asking price of €959,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data at address level, the road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on data from Atlas Leefomgeving, not a measurement inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, in this case in 1650, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this particular home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The Albert Heijn is 183 metres away, just around the corner, and the SPAR is 298 metres away, also very close. The Ekoplaza is 358 metres away, and the Dirk and Hoogvliet are both within 500 metres. With 44 supermarkets within five kilometres, there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are near this apartment?
Haanstra Basisschool is 583 metres away, and De Pionier is 597 metres away, both within a ten-minute walk. OBS Lucas van Leyden is 660 metres away, and the Vrije School Mareland is 667 metres away. For secondary education, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is just over a kilometre away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Hooigracht, 207 metres away, served by line 3. Leiden, Pelikaan is 294 metres away with lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40, and Leiden, Breestraat is 308 metres away with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden Centraal train station is 1,148 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety and crime?
In the Pancras-West neighbourhood, there were 90 reported crimes in total. Residents of the district give an average score of 7.61, and one resident notes: "I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around." The crime figure is a factual number, and how you interpret it is up to you.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published details about the layout, energy label or other property features. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information is accurate.
