Kloosterhof, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Mies Ruthplaats sits in the leafy Stevenshof district, a stone's throw from the Kagerplassen lakes. With 80 m² of living space and an A energy label, it's both comfortable and efficient. At €409,000, the asking price is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €658,000, a keen price for a home of this quality. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
Kloosterhof is a quiet, green neighbourhood where families and older residents mix. The area is very urban (over 2,500 addresses per km²), yet it feels spacious thanks to the nearby park and the surrounding water. Most homes are single-family houses (79%), and owner-occupied properties make up 54% of the stock. There are no resident reviews available, but the low crime figures (48 incidents total) suggest a safe, peaceful environment. This is a neighbourhood Kloosterhof that appeals to those who want city amenities without the hustle.
Your morning bread run is a five-minute walk to the Albert Heijn or Dirk on the Stevenshof shopping strip. For a bigger shop, the Jumbo is a ten-minute walk. School runs are easy: Basisschool De Wereldwijzer and De Stevenshof are both just around the corner, and the Anne Frank school is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Leiden has plenty of green space, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Leiden B.V., Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Mies Ruthplaats 38, Leiden
Data from Kloosterhof
Data from Kloosterhof
47 within 5 km
88 within 5 km
About Mies Ruthplaats 38, Leiden
The asking price is 38% below the average asking price in Kloosterhof (€658,000), but the apartment is also smaller than average (80 m² vs 135 m²). Given the A energy label and the quiet location, the price looks competitive for what you get.
Kloosterhof is a green, family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of ages. It's very urban in density but feels calm thanks to parks and water. Crime is low, and most homes are owner-occupied single-family houses. The area is well served by shops and schools.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short bike ride. From there you can reach Amsterdam, The Hague, and other cities quickly.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate. In the neighbourhood, only 16.7% of homes have label A or better, so this is a strong point.
Yes, the Albert Heijn and Dirk are both about 800 metres away, a five-minute walk. A Jumbo is about 1 km away. For daily groceries, you're well covered.
Two primary schools, Basisschool De Wereldwijzer and De Stevenshof, are within 500 metres, just a few minutes' walk. The Anne Frank school is about 1 km away. Secondary schools are 1.7 km away on average.
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