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Levendaal-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jan van Houtkade sits right on the water in the historic heart of Leiden. With 143 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than most homes in the area. The price of €869,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €512,188, but that reflects the exceptional size and prime canal setting. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
Levendaal-West is a dense, historic neighbourhood right in the city centre. It is very urban, with over 6,200 addresses per km². The population is young and mobile: many one-person households, few families with children. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The area is almost entirely pre-war buildings, giving it a classic Leiden character. Neighbourhood Levendaal-West is a sought-after part of the city.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. Ekoplaza for organic groceries is a five-minute walk. Two primary schools are within a few minutes' walk: OBS Lucas van Leyden and Haanstra Basisschool. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city's restaurants and cafés are on your doorstep. Municipality Leiden offers a compact, walkable city centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via LEK® makelaars & taxateurs B.V.
Details of this home
Jan van Houtkade 12, Leiden
Data from Levendaal-West
Data from Levendaal-West
45 within 5 km
88 within 5 km
About Jan van Houtkade 12, Leiden
The asking price of €869,000 is about 70% above the average asking price in Levendaal-West (€512,188). However, this apartment is also 165% larger than the neighbourhood average of 54 m². Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €679,545, so the price reflects the premium for a spacious canal-side property.
The energy label is C. That means the home has reasonable insulation and energy efficiency, but it is not as efficient as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague, and other major cities.
Levendaal-West is very urban and popular with young people. Over half of households are single-person, and the largest age group is 25 to 45. The area is full of restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance.
Yes, several. SPAR is 238 metres away, Hoogvliet is 250 metres, and Ekoplaza is 356 metres. For a larger supermarket, Dekamarkt is 568 metres away.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: OBS Lucas van Leyden (239 m), Haanstra Basisschool (315 m), and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh (410 m). Secondary schools are about 1.4 km away.
The neighbourhood recorded 60 total crimes in the latest data. That is a moderate number for a dense city centre area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Levendaal-West
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