A monumental home in the heart of Leiden
This stately apartment on Pieterskerkgracht 1 sits in the Pieterswijk, one of Leiden's oldest quarters, where the canals and cobbled streets set a distinctly historic tone. The building dates from 1650, so you are buying a piece of the city's heritage. The asking price is €880,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leiden is €734,925, and this home is listed at 20% above that figure.
A grand layout with a private courtyard
According to the agent, this herenhuis-style apartment spans three floors and offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 223 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 133 m². The home has a patio/atrium of 15 m², a c.v.-ketel for heating, and a total volume of 746 m³. The setting is described as a quiet road in the centre, near public transport. The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs.
Life in the Pieterswijk
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood is a compact, historic area with a population of just under 3,000. Most households are single-person (82%), and the average household size is 1.2. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, almost ideal. But there are quite a few accidents in front of my house." Another resident, reviewing at the municipal level, notes: "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'." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific street.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away, and Dirk and Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For primary education, Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Cazander, is a ten-minute walk, while Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Kort Rapenburg is just around the corner, served by lines 5, 182, 183 and 187, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within the municipality of Leiden, a city known for its canals and university.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €703,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market, though no specific percentage is given here. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building predates 1970 and the postcode area is a KCAF attention zone, with 96% of properties built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vinkenbosch Makelaardij and their listings on Pararius and 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 Pieterskerkgracht 1, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €880,000 is 25% above the WOZ value of €703,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. This comparison is a factual data point; it does not indicate whether the price is fair or not.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The total volume is 746 m³. There is a patio/atrium of 15 m². The living area is listed as 223 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 133 m². The home has a c.v.-ketel for heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and hot water. The label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself; it is a measure of energy performance. The home was built in 1650, which is typical for this historic neighbourhood.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. No specific defects are known from this data.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home is on a quiet road in the centre, according to the agent.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, about 321 metres away, which is just around the corner. Ekoplaza is 364 metres away, also a couple of streets away. Dirk is 486 metres and Jumbo is 538 metres, both within a five-minute walk. Hoogvliet is 666 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are 47 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
Haanstra Basisschool is 371 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. OBS Lucas van Leyden is 481 metres away, a five-minute walk. Vrije School Mareland is 685 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, and secondary education is available at 1.7 km distance.
How far is the nearest train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 859 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Kort Rapenburg, at 213 metres, served by lines 5, 182, 183 and 187. Another stop, Leiden, Prinsessekade, is 270 metres away with many more lines, including 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Pieterswijk has 2,975 residents, with a high proportion of young adults: 44% are aged 15 to 25, and 36% are 25 to 45. Most households are single-person (82%), and only 4% of households have children. The average household size is 1.2. This is a typical profile for a historic city-centre neighbourhood.
Is there a risk of flooding or heat stress?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated, while current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not specific to this property.
