A historic apartment on the Oude Rijn
This apartment sits on the Oude Rijn in the heart of Leiden, where the city's old streets and canals set the tone. The home is a portiekwoning on the first floor of a building from 1750, so you are living in a piece of Leiden's history. With a price of €325,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €886,778, as you can see when you compare apartments in Leiden.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 49 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m². The home has a central heating boiler. It is located in the centre of Leiden, and the agent lists it as a portiekwoning.
Life in Pancras-West
Pancras-West is a lively part of Leiden's city centre, where students and long-time residents mix. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another adds: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." The district is home to about 1,175 people, and most households are single-person. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the Pancras-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza is just around the corner. For primary education, Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is a five-minute walk. The Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsencentrum Leiden is a five-minute walk. Bus stop Leiden, Breestraat is on your doorstep with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden is known for its historic centre and lively atmosphere, as you can read on the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €333,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €237,000 to €333,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low. 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 Scoop Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Oude Rijn 1K, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €333,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 41%, from €237,000 to €333,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the home is underpriced or overpriced.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m². The home is a portiekwoning on the first floor, and it has a central heating boiler. The building dates from 1750.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates that the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home has a central heating boiler, according to the agent. No further insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The building was constructed before 1970, in 1750, and 91% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. No advice is given here; the data is presented as is.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the address, based on the years 2022 and 2023. They are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR at 186 metres, followed by Ekoplaza at 272 metres, Albert Heijn at 361 metres, Dirk at 404 metres and Hoogvliet at 512 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient. The distances are straight-line distances from the home.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Haanstra Basisschool at 458 metres, with 233 pupils. OBS Lucas van Leyden is at 554 metres with 424 pupils, and Vrije School Mareland is at 625 metres with 386 pupils. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away. These are the closest options according to the data.
How is the public transport from this location?
The bus stop Leiden, Breestraat is 185 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Another stop, Leiden, Hooigracht, is 391 metres away with line 3. Leiden Centraal train station is 1,019 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated in the data.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district, not specifically this neighbourhood, give an average score of 7.61 based on six reviews. One resident says: "Everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another says: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby." The reviews mention noise from students and a limited neighbourhood feel.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €6,633, based on the agent's living area of 49 m². This is 22% below the neighbourhood average asking price per m² of €8,549. The neighbourhood average is based on nine homes currently for sale. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply a judgement.
