A grand apartment in a historic Leiden street
This apartment on Middelstegracht sits in one of Leiden's oldest streets, with a 1750 facade that tells a story. At €1,050,000, the price was 36% above the neighbourhood average of €772,182, which put it on the high side for the area. For context, the average price per m² in Pancras-Oost was €6,629, and this home had 117 m². If you're looking at apartments in Leiden, this is a distinctive option. This home has not been online since 28 July 2026.
The Pancras-Oost neighbourhood
Pancras-Oost is a quiet city-centre neighbourhood, according to the one resident review: "Cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc." It's a very urban area (address density 5,896 per km²), with mostly small households, 1,250 single-person households out of 2,330 residents. The housing stock is dominated by pre-1945 buildings (91.7%), and 54.5% of homes have an energy label D or lower. This is the Pancras-Oost neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Life on the street
Your daily bread and groceries are just around the corner: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and SPAR, Dekamarkt, Ekoplaza and Hoogvliet are all within a five-minute walk. For school runs, De Pionier primary school is a couple of streets away, and Vrije School Mareland and Haanstra Basisschool are within a ten-minute walk. Secondary education is also close, with Bonaventura College. All this falls under the municipality of Leiden.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Graal Makelaardij, Pararius and Funda.
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About Middelstegracht 129, Leiden
Was €1,050,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €1,050,000 was 36% above the average asking price in Pancras-Oost (€772,182) and well above the median of €625,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €6,629, so for 117 m² that would come to about €775,593. The price was on the high side, but the property was a historic apartment in the city centre.
What is the energy label F like?
Energy label F is the second-lowest label, meaning the home is not very energy-efficient. The label is an official registration (EP-Online) and does not necessarily indicate the condition of the building, it could be due to the heating system or other factors.
How is the neighbourhood Pancras-Oost?
Pancras-Oost is a quiet city-centre neighbourhood with a cosy feel, according to the one resident review. It's very urban (address density 5,896 per km²) and has many single-person households. The area is mostly pre-war buildings, and there are plenty of shops and amenities within walking distance.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just 88 metres away, on your doorstep. SPAR, Dekamarkt, Ekoplaza and Hoogvliet are all within about 500,600 metres, so daily groceries are very convenient.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km from the apartment, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
What schools are in the area?
Primary schools within walking distance include De Pionier (481 m), Vrije School Mareland (767 m) and Haanstra Basisschool (808 m). For secondary education, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is 849 m away.
Is this a quiet street?
Middelstegracht is in the historic centre of Leiden, so it can be lively. The neighbourhood is described as quiet by residents, but being in the centre means some street noise is possible. The exact location within the street is known.
