A historic home in the heart of Leiden
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Oude Varkenmarkt, one of Leiden's oldest streets, in the Academiewijk neighbourhood. The building dates from 1750, so you are living in a piece of the city's history. At €675,000, the asking price sits 38% below the average asking price of €1,092,111 for apartments in Leiden, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market.
Inside the apartment
The agent describes this as a four-room apartment with three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 m². The home has a patio/atrium garden facing southwest, a central heating boiler, and is offered as full ownership. The homeowners' association fee is €183 per month. The energy label is D, so expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Academiewijk
This is a compact neighbourhood of just under 2,000 residents, and it is one of the most densely populated parts of Leiden, with an address density of 5,351 per square kilometre. Most households are single people, and the age profile skews young, with 39% of residents between 15 and 25. 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." Another resident mentions: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park." For a closer look at the area, see the Academiewijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with SPAR and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is also within easy reach. The GP practice Wiersma-van der Hulst Huisartsen is a ten-minute walk, and Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. Bus stops at Noordeinde and Kort Rapenburg are on your doorstep, served by lines 5, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is also close by. All of this sits within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise all remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the area-level data. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both currently and in 2050. 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 Kerkvliet Makelaars, Huispedia and Funda.
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About Oude Varkenmarkt 13A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €675,000 is 38% below the average asking price of €1,092,111 for homes in this neighbourhood. The median asking price is €689,000, so this apartment sits below that figure as well. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,543, while this home is listed at €6,250 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 108 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a four-room apartment with three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The home is located on the ground floor and has a patio/atrium garden facing southwest. The agent lists the living area at 108 m², while the BAG registration records 84 m². The volume of the home is 380 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this home in the current listing information.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 38 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all of which remain below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are within walking distance?
The Jumbo supermarket is approximately 494 metres away, with SPAR at 555 metres and Ekoplaza at 589 metres. There are also an AH to go and an Aldi at around 629 metres. In total, there are 47 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius of this address.
What is the Academiewijk neighbourhood like?
The Academiewijk is a small, densely populated neighbourhood with about 1,940 residents. Most households are single people, and the population is young, with 39% of residents aged between 15 and 25. Across the municipality of Leiden, residents rate their living environment at 7.46 out of 10, based on 38 reviews. One resident describes the area as having great amenities within reach.
How far is the nearest train station?
Leiden Centraal station is approximately 778 metres from this address, which is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stops are at Noordeinde and Kort Rapenburg, both within about 200 metres, served by bus lines 5, 182, 183 and 187.
What schools are near this apartment?
Haanstra Basisschool is approximately 496 metres away, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is at 585 metres. The Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging is at 774 metres, and Vrije School Mareland at 815 metres. In total, there are 97 schools within a 5-kilometre radius of this address.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to the area-level data. The building was constructed in 1750, and the KCAF attention area notes that 35% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label reflects the official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
