A bright apartment in the heart of Leiden
This apartment on the Lammermarkt sits right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre, where the market, the town hall and the old streets give the area its character. It is a lively part of the city, with plenty of students around and everything you need within easy reach. The last known asking price of €450,000 was 5% below the WOZ value, and the price per square metre worked out at €5,357 based on the agent's listing. According to the agent, the home was priced keenly compared with other apartments in Leiden. This home has not been online since 1 October 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1994, this portiekflat is on the first floor and has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 84 m², which is 27% larger than the neighbourhood average of 66 m². The home had a balcony, a central heating boiler and was offered in full ownership. The homeowners' association fee was €174.42 per month. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in the Molenbuurt
The Molenbuurt is a small neighbourhood of around 545 residents, and it is a young area: 40% of residents are between 15 and 25 years old. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61 out of 10, 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." Another adds: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." The same resident notes there is little nature in the immediate area, but that a short cycle takes you out of the city. A third resident mentions the noise from students and partygoers, but says it is "nothing unexpected". For more on the area, see the Molenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and SPAR a five-minute walk. For primary education, Vrije School Mareland is just around the corner and De Pionier is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, a ten-minute walk away, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden pharmacy is a five-minute walk. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is also a ten-minute walk. Bus stops are on your doorstep: Leiden, Energiepark with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40, and Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal station is a five-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €474,000, and the asking price was 5% below that. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €336,000 to €474,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsgilde REMAX.
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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.
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About Lammermarkt 162, Leiden
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 was 5% below the WOZ value of €474,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €336,000 to €474,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This portiekflat on the first floor has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 84 m², which is 27% larger than the neighbourhood average of 66 m². There is a balcony, and the home is in full ownership. The homeowners' association fee was €174.42 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 1994 and has a central heating boiler. The label did not say anything about the condition of the home itself, but an A label generally meant relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data also notes that 25% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 43 dB Lden and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner at about 198 metres, Jumbo is a couple of streets away at 287 metres, and SPAR is a five-minute walk at 365 metres. There are also an AH to go and an Aldi within about 460 metres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Vrije School Mareland primary school is just around the corner at about 210 metres, and De Pionier primary school is a ten-minute walk at 716 metres. For secondary education, Beroepscollege Leystede is at 847 metres and Bonaventura Lyceum Mariënpoelstraat at 905 metres.
How is the public transport from this location?
Bus stops are on your doorstep: Leiden, Energiepark with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40 is at 80 metres, and Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187 is at 182 metres. Leiden Centraal train station is a five-minute walk at 517 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says everything is close by and the centre is beautiful, while another mentions the lively atmosphere and that they do not feel unsafe coming home late. A third notes there is little nature in the immediate area, but that a short cycle takes you out of the city.
What is the climate risk for this address?
The climate indications for this address are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with low flood risk both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
