Maarsmansteeg 4A
Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodA historic apartment in the heart of Leiden
This apartment on Maarsmansteeg 4A sits in the Pieterswijk, one of Leiden's oldest neighbourhoods, where the streets are lined with centuries-old buildings. The asking price of €425,000 is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Leiden, but the home's historic character and central setting are part of its appeal. Built in 1650, this is a piece of Leiden's rich history, and the energy label E suggests you should budget for higher energy costs.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 67 m². The home features double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. It is located on the first floor of the building, with a volume of 230 m³.
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood
Life in the Pieterswijk revolves around its historic charm and lively streets. Residents of the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident mentions: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood." The neighbourhood is home to about 2,975 people, and a large share of them are students, which gives the area a youthful energy. For more on the area, see the Pieterswijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and the SPAR is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn, Dirk, and Hoogvliet a couple of streets away. For primary education, Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, a ten-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Leiden, Breestraat is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56, and 169. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €367,000, as of the reference date 2025-01-01. The asking price is 16% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €259,000 to €367,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area-level climate indications show low pluvial flooding and flood risk, with medium heat stress currently and elevated heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Geurts Makelaars, Hypotheken en Verzekeringen.
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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 Maarsmansteeg 4A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €367,000, which was determined on 2025-01-01. This means the asking price is higher than the municipal valuation, but the WOZ value is not the same as the market value. The WOZ value has increased by 42% over the past five years, from €259,000 in 2020 to €367,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 67 m². The home is located on the first floor and has a volume of 230 m³. It features double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is E. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and a lower label like E means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The home does have double glazing, which can help with insulation, but the overall energy efficiency is reflected in the label.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, as the building was constructed before 1970 (in 1650), and 89% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements inside the home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Ekoplaza supermarket is on your doorstep, and the SPAR is just around the corner. Albert Heijn, Dirk, and Hoogvliet are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Haanstra Basisschool, is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is also within walking distance. The Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner, and the GP is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Leiden, Breestraat is on your doorstep, with bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56, and 169. Leiden Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk away. This makes it easy to get around the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Pieterswijk is a historic neighbourhood in the centre of Leiden. Residents of the municipality of Leiden rate their living environment with an average score of 7.46. One resident mentions the great amenities and the indoor route to the supermarket, while another notes the beautiful park but also mentions the presence of homeless people in the park. The neighbourhood has a large student population.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €6,071, based on the agent's listed living area of 70 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,895, so this home is priced below the neighbourhood average per m². However, the asking price is 42% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €732,647.
What is the ownership situation?
The home is offered as full ownership (volle eigendom), meaning you own the property outright without any ground lease. This is stated by the agent in the listing.
Experiences from Pieterswijk
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €732,647 | €675,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,895 | – |
| Rent price | €2,224 p/m | €2,450 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €48 p/m | – |
Experiences from Binnenstad-Zuid
How residents experience their district
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
Auto-translated to English by AINice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €661,667 | €542,625 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,469 | – |
| Rent price | €2,172 p/m | €2,332 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €39 p/m | – |
Experiences from Leiden
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €586,395 | €530,078 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,045 | – |
| Rent price | €1,937 p/m | €1,902 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
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