A waterside apartment in the heart of Leiden
This apartment sits on the Oude Vest, right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre, with a free view over the water. It was a portiekflat on the first floor, built in 1992, and the last known asking price of €385,000 was keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. The home was one of the apartments in Leiden at the time on the market. This home has not been online since 13 October 2026.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 58 square metres, with a volume of 180 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It was offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €250 per month.
The Marewijk neighbourhood
Marewijk is part of the Binnenstad-Noord district, and 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 lively, with many students, and the resident notes that "there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected." The neighbourhood has around 3,000 residents, and 78% of households are single-person. You can read more about the Marewijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a SPAR and a Dirk a couple of streets away. De Pionier primary school is just around the corner, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both within a five-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop at Pelikaan is on your doorstep, with lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, is a bit further out. All of this is part of the municipality of Leiden. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications show elevated pluvial flooding risk, medium flood risk currently, and medium heat stress. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Hypodomus Leiden on Funda.
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About Oude Vest 227B, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €385,000 was 16% below the average asking price of €457,688 for homes in the neighbourhood. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €6,386, while this home was listed at €6,638 per square metre. There were at the time 8 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €230,000 to €600,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 58 square metres, and the volume is 180 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the first floor. It is a portiekflat, a type of apartment building with a shared entrance.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The HOA fee was €250 per month. This was the contribution to the homeowners' association, which typically covers shared costs such as building maintenance, insurance, and possibly a reserve fund for future repairs. The specific breakdown of what the fee covers was not detailed in the listing.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The climate indications for this address show an elevated risk of pluvial flooding, meaning flooding from heavy rainfall. The current flood risk is medium, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, just 203 metres away, so on your doorstep. A SPAR is 541 metres away and a Dirk is 567 metres away, both within a five-minute walk. There are also other options within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn and a Dekamarkt, both around 700 metres from the home.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is De Pionier, 289 metres away, just around the corner. The Vrije School Mareland is 671 metres away, and De Springplank is 914 metres away. For secondary education, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is 944 metres away. All of these are within a ten-minute walk or a short cycle.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Pelikaan, just 102 metres away, with lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. There are also stops at Houtmarkt (149 metres) with line 56, and Hooigracht (243 metres) with line 3. Leiden Centraal train station is 1.3 kilometres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Binnenstad-Noord district give it an average score of 7.61 out of 10, 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 don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively." The reviews mention that many students live in the area and that there is often noise from students and partygoers.
