Papengracht 20
Pieterswijk, Leiden
AreaA maisonette in the heart of Leiden
This maisonette apartment on Papengracht sits right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre, a setting that is hard to beat for anyone who loves city life. Built in 1800, the home spans two floors and is located on the second living level. The asking price of €635,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €889,289, which puts it 29% below that figure. For context, apartments in Leiden are listed at an average of €7,387 per m².
The home itself
According to the agent, the maisonette has four rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed at 121 m² in the agent's particulars, while the BAG registration records 109 m². The home has a 30 m² rear garden facing east, accessible via the back entrance. It is fully owned, with a service charge of €120 per month. The agent notes roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and the home is heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is E, which is on the lower end of the scale, so heating costs are likely to be noticeable.
Life in Pieterswijk
Pieterswijk is a compact neighbourhood in the centre of Leiden, with around 2,975 residents. It is a young area, with 44% of residents aged between 15 and 25, and 82% of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality of Leiden 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 adds: "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." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. The Pieterswijk neighbourhood itself is one of the oldest parts of the city.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done from here. SPAR and Ekoplaza are just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away. Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is also within walking distance. The Centraal Apotheek Leiden is on your doorstep, while the nearest GP, Wiersma-van der Hulst Huisartsen, is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Kort Rapenburg and Prinsessekade are just around the corner, with lines 5, 182, 183 and 187, among others. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers a full range of services within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The address-level risk indications from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 44 dB Lden, railway noise at 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 42 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hypodomus Leiden and Hypodomus Leiden on Funda.
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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 Papengracht 20, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €635,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €889,289. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,387, while this home is listed at €5,248 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this maisonette?
According to the agent, the maisonette has four rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors. It is located on the second living level. The living area is listed at 121 m² in the agent's particulars, while the BAG registration records 109 m². The home has a 30 m² rear garden facing east, accessible via the back entrance.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is on the lower end of the scale, so heating costs are likely to be noticeable. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler. The service charge is €120 per month.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 44 dB Lden, railway noise at 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 42 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is because the building dates from before 1970, and the KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
SPAR and Ekoplaza are just around the corner, about 374 metres away. Dirk is a couple of streets further at 537 metres, and Jumbo is at 556 metres. Hoogvliet is at 673 metres. In total, there are 47 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are within walking distance?
Haanstra Basisschool is 347 metres away, about a five-minute walk. OBS Lucas van Leyden is at 455 metres, and Vrije School Mareland at 732 metres. There are also Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh at 890 metres and Basisschool De Ley at 997 metres. In total, 95 schools are within 5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Kort Rapenburg, at 215 metres, with lines 5, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden, Prinsessekade at 288 metres has lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal train station is 874 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident praises the amenities: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket." Another mentions the park and the dog walking area, though notes there are too few shops. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the ownership structure of this home?
The home is in full ownership (volle eigendom), meaning there is no leasehold. The service charge is €120 per month. The property is a maisonette apartment, located on the second living level, and was built in 1800.
