Levendaal-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kruitschip sits in the oldest part of Leiden, where the streets are narrow and the buildings are full of character. The home itself dates from 1892 but has an A energy label, so it's efficient as well as charming. At 62 m² it's a compact city pad, and with a price of €475,000 it's in line with the market, the median in the neighbourhood is exactly that. For context, apartments in Leiden sell for an average of €9,566 per m², so this one is fairly priced.
Levendaal-West is one of the most urban parts of Leiden, with over 6,200 addresses per km². It's a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and more than half of households are single people. There are few families with children, so the vibe is more about city life than playgrounds. The neighbourhood Levendaal-West has a mix of historic buildings and modern flats, and the streets are always busy. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away for organic bits. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: OBS Lucas van Leyden and Haanstra Basisschool. The municipality Leiden is compact, so most amenities are close by, a restaurant is on your doorstep, and the park is a five-minute stroll. The train station is a ten-minute walk, handy for trips to The Hague or Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via RE/MAX.
Details of this home
Kruitschip 48, Leiden
Data from Levendaal-West
Data from Levendaal-West
45 within 5 km
90 within 5 km
About Kruitschip 48, Leiden
Yes, it's right at the median for apartments in Levendaal-West, where the median asking price is also €475,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,566, and this home works out at about €7,661 per m², so it's actually below average for the area. Given the central location and good energy label, it's a reasonable asking price.
Levendaal-West is a very urban, central neighbourhood in Leiden. It's densely built with a mix of historic and modern homes. The population is young and mostly single, with few families. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The area is lively and busy, typical of a city centre.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam, The Hague and other cities quickly. The station also has good bus connections.
Hoogvliet is just 123 metres away, so literally on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is 237 metres away, SPAR at 399 metres, and Dekamarkt at 464 metres. Albert Heijn is a bit further at 645 metres. You have plenty of options for daily shopping.
Yes, it has an A energy label, which is excellent for a home built in 1892. That means low heating costs and good insulation. In the neighbourhood, all homes were built before 1945, so this one stands out as being very efficient.
Currently there are 4 apartments for sale in Levendaal-West. The prices range from €348,750 to €750,000. In the past period, 22 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €679,545 and an average time on market of 49 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Levendaal-West
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