A cosy apartment in Leiden's historic centre
This apartment on Morsstraat sits in the heart of Leiden, where the streets hum with student life and café culture. At 62 m² it was compact but efficient, with an A energy label keeping running costs low. The last known price of €435,000 was in line with the market for apartments in Leiden. This home has not been online since 16 July 2026.
The d'Oude Morsch neighbourhood
The d'Oude Morsch neighbourhood is a lively, dense part of the city centre with mostly pre-war buildings. One resident describes it as 'fun and cosy', though they note 'quite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible'. The area is dominated by single-person households (485 out of 850 residents), and the average household size is just 1.3. It's a young crowd: most residents are between 25 and 45.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Jumbo is just around the corner, and there are two AH to go outlets a couple of streets away. Primary schools include Vrije School Mareland (a ten-minute walk) and Haanstra Basisschool (also a ten-minute walk). The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy. The municipality of Leiden keeps the city centre well served with restaurants and cafés, the nearest restaurant is on your doorstep.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including REMAX Makelaarsgilde.
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About Morsstraat 45A, Leiden
Was €435,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €435,000 was close to the neighbourhood average of €452,429 and slightly above the median of €399,000. Given the A energy label and central location, it was priced in line with the market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is very efficient.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is about 800 metres away, a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam, The Hague or Utrecht.
What is the neighbourhood like?
d'Oude Morsch is a dense, historic city-centre neighbourhood with a young population. One resident calls it 'fun and cosy' but mentions noise. It's very urban (address density 5,179 per km²) with many singles and students.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, Jumbo is 212 metres away (just around the corner), and there are two AH to go shops within 330 metres. For a full shop, Aldi is also 328 metres away.
What schools are in the area?
Primary schools within walking distance include Vrije School Mareland (640 m), Haanstra Basisschool (762 m), and Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging (779 m). For secondary education, Bonaventura Lyceum is about 1 km away.
How many homes like this were for sale in the neighbourhood?
At the time there were 7 apartments for sale in d'Oude Morsch, with an average price per m² of €6,404. This apartment's price per m² was about €7,016, which was slightly above average but justified by the energy label.
