A waterside apartment in historic Leiden
This apartment on Oude Vest sits right on the water in the middle of Leiden, with an open view over the canal. Built in 1918, it is a classic piece of the city's historic housing stock, and the energy label C reflects the era. The last known asking price of €372,500 was keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €427,179, which worked out at 13 percent below that figure. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leiden sat at €427,179, so this home came in under that benchmark. This home has not been online since 2 October 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, this one-bedroom apartment spans a single floor on the first living level, with two rooms in total and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². The home had double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it was offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €172. The setting is described as being on navigable water, in the centre, with an unobstructed view.
Life in Marewijk
Residents of the wider district give their area 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 one reviewer notes there is often noise from students and partygoers. Around 40 percent of residents in the Marewijk neighbourhood are between 15 and 25 years old, and 78 percent of households are single-person.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR and Dirk a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Pionier, is just around the corner, and the GP practice and Haven Apotheek are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Pelikaan and Houtmarkt are on your doorstep, with lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40, and line 56 respectively. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is a bit further out.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price could be made here. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates the road traffic noise is 63 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and 68 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. 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 Voorham Makelaars, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Oude Vest 235, Leiden
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €372,500 was 13 percent below the average asking price of €427,179 for homes in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 54 m², was €6,898, which was 3 percent below the neighbourhood average of €7,141 per m². The price verdict was described as keen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a one-bedroom apartment with two rooms in total and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the first living level. The agent listed the living area at 54 m², while the BAG registration records 61 m². The home had double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it was offered in full ownership.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €172. This was stated in the listing. The home was offered in full ownership, meaning there was no ground lease to account for.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. The home had double glazing and a central heating boiler, which were the installations mentioned in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the building being constructed before 1970 and the fact that 68 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. It was not an inspection of this specific home, and no specific foundation defects were stated in the listing.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The climate risk data indicates an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, a medium current flood risk, and a medium heat stress level both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property. The flood risk is expected to decrease to low by 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner at about 216 metres, with SPAR and Dirk a couple of streets away. The GP practice and Haven Apotheek are both a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Pionier, is just around the corner. Bus stops at Pelikaan and Houtmarkt are on your doorstep, and Leiden Centraal station is about 1.3 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident describes the area as lively with everything close by, while another mentions the beautiful centre and nearby station. The district has a large student population, with 40 percent of residents aged 15 to 25, and 78 percent of households being single-person. Some residents note a lack of nature and occasional noise from students.
How many sources list this property?
When this home was at the time on the market, it was offered via four channels: Voorham Makelaars, Voorham Makelaars on Funda, and Voorham Makelaars B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland. The main agent was Voorham Makelaars. All sources list the same asking price of €372,500.
