A historic home in the heart of Leiden
This apartment sits on the Nieuwebrugsteeg, a quiet street in the centre of Leiden, in the Levendaal-Oost neighbourhood. Built in 1750, it is a piece of the city's history, with a classic facade that fits right into the surrounding streetscape. The asking price of €575,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, which sits at €494,194. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €5,632, and this home is listed at €5,867 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its age and central position.
Inside the apartment
The agent describes this as a spacious home with four rooms, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The total volume is 350 cubic metres. There is a discrepancy in the living area: the BAG registration records 67 square metres, while the agent lists 98 square metres. The home has partial double glazing and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as freehold property, so you own the land as well as the building. The setting is described as a quiet road, in the centre and within a residential area.
Life in Levendaal-Oost
Levendaal-Oost is a compact urban neighbourhood with a real mix of ages, from students to long-time residents. Across the municipality of Leiden, residents 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 has around 2,895 residents, and a large share of them live alone. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the Levendaal-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is on your doorstep, with Dekamarkt just around the corner and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Lucas van Leyden and Haanstra Basisschool are both about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Wendel en van Heezik, and the Zuider Apotheek is nearby as well. Public transport is well within reach: bus stops at Hogewoerd and Kraaierstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 3, 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40, and 169, 182, 183 and 187 respectively. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. The city centre and its many restaurants are just around the corner, and the LUMC hospital is a bit further out. All of this is part of the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at the address level indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 66 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Railway and aircraft noise are below the standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the current and 2050 flood risk are both low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain so in 2050. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Geurts Makelaars, Hypotheken en Verzekeringen. The listing has been active since 19 September 2026.
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About Nieuwebrugsteeg 14, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €575,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €494,194, which is about 16 percent higher. The price per square metre is €5,867, based on the agent's listed floor area, while the neighbourhood average is €5,632 per square metre. The neighbourhood has 18 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €299,000 to €1,375,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The total volume is 350 cubic metres. There is a difference in the reported living area: the BAG registration states 67 square metres, while the agent lists 98 square metres. The home has partial double glazing and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The home does have partial double glazing, which helps somewhat. The exact energy costs depend on your usage and the energy prices at the time.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1750, and in this postcode area, 83 percent of properties were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. The indication does not say anything about the actual condition of the foundation of this particular property.
How noisy is the area around this home?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Hoogvliet is on your doorstep at about 150 metres, Dekamarkt is just around the corner at 191 metres, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away at 413 metres. Albert Heijn and SPAR are also within walking distance, at 548 and 600 metres respectively. In total, there are 43 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this home?
For primary education, OBS Lucas van Leyden is about 560 metres away and Haanstra Basisschool is at 568 metres. There is also an Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh at 776 metres. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Athena) is at 708 metres and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan at 805 metres. In total, there are 88 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Leiden, Hogewoerd at 119 metres with lines 3, 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40, and Leiden, Kraaierstraat at 124 metres with lines 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden, Korevaarstraat is at 203 metres with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans at 970 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Leiden, residents 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." Another resident mentions the park and the dog walking area, but also notes that the park is not lit and that there are regularly homeless people in the area.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. The pluvial flooding risk, which relates to flooding from heavy rain, is medium. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
