A ground-floor apartment in the heart of Leiden
This ground-floor apartment on Langegracht 167 sits in the middle of Leiden's historic centre, where the canals and cobbled streets set a lively, urban tone. Built in 1981, it offers a practical layout with the living space spread over a single floor. With a last known asking price of €390,000, the home was priced 28% below the average asking price of €544,000 for apartments in Leiden, which put it on the low side compared to the local market. This home has not been online since 21 September 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment had three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is 79 square metres, matching the BAG registration. The home is heated by block heating, and it comes with full ownership. There was a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €200. The property is described as being in the centre, and it is a ground-floor apartment.
The Noordvest neighbourhood
Noordvest is a compact, central district where almost everything is within walking distance. Residents of the wider Binnenstad-Noord district give their living environment 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. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." 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 district is lively, with many students, and some residents mention noise from student life. The neighbourhood has 1,730 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more details, see the Noordvest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Dirk and another Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Pionier is on your doorstep, and Vrije School Mareland is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg, and the pharmacy Boots Apotheek De Singel is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Leiden, Houtmarkt is on your doorstep, with line 56, and Leiden, Pelikaan is a couple of streets away, serving lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was €486,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price was 20% below this WOZ value. According to the precomputed comparison, the asking price was 20% lower than the WOZ value. The address data also includes area-level risk indications. The noise level from road traffic is 71 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the area is a KCAF attention area, with 75% of properties in this postcode built before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is low, as is the 2050 flood risk. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Hypodomus Leiden and Hypodomus Leiden on Funda.
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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 Langegracht 167, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €390,000 was 20% below the WOZ value of €486,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This meant the asking price was lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value was an official assessment, not the market value, but it gave an indication of how the price relates to the local property tax base.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment had three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 79 square metres, which matches the BAG registration. The home was heated by block heating, and it was part of a homeowners' association with a monthly fee of €200.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels. However, the label does not say anything about the actual condition of the building. The home was built in 1981, and the energy label reflects the official assessment at the time of issuance.
What are the noise levels in this area?
The address data shows that the noise level from road traffic is 71 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the area is a KCAF attention area, meaning that 75% of properties in this postcode were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home itself was built in 1981.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is medium, while the current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate models, not specific to this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 323 metres away, which is just around the corner. A Dirk is at 576 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 595 metres, both a couple of streets away. There is also a SPAR at 597 metres and a Hoogvliet at 704 metres, so you have several options within walking distance.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is De Pionier, at 169 metres, which is on your doorstep. Vrije School Mareland is at 637 metres, a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Socrates) is at 839 metres, also within walking distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Leiden, Houtmarkt is just 23 metres away, on your doorstep, with line 56. Leiden, Pelikaan is at 186 metres, serving lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Centraal train station is at 1257 metres, about a ten-minute walk, so you have good options for getting around.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Noordvest is a lively, central neighbourhood in Leiden. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.61 out of 10. One resident says: "Everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another mentions: "I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively." The area has many students, and some noise is mentioned.
