A penthouse by the water in Leiden
This penthouse sits on the second living floor of a building from 1878, right in the middle of Leiden, with views over the water and a park. The setting is described as being in the centre, in a residential area, and directly alongside a park and water. The asking price is €495,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leiden is €537,147, while the median here is €435,000.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The property is a penthouse, with a volume of 235 m³. The agent mentions insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus double glazing. Heating comes from a central heating boiler and underfloor heating throughout. The home is offered for sale via multiple channels.
Life in Levendaal-Oost
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 resident mentions a nice dog walking area and a beautiful park, though they note the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people sleeping in the bushes. The neighbourhood has around 2,895 inhabitants, and 75% of households are single-person households. The Levendaal-Oost neighbourhood is part of the Binnenstad-Zuid district.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, a five-minute walk, and the Haven Apotheek is nearby. For secondary education, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is just around the corner, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is a couple of streets away. The nearest bus stop, Leiden, Plantage, is on your doorstep, with lines 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €386,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 28% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €263,000 to €386,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building year of 1878 and clay soil, with 86% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, while the current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vinkenbosch Makelaardij.
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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 Plantage 18B, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 28% above the WOZ value of €386,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 71 m², is €6,972.
What is the layout of this penthouse?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 71 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The property is a penthouse with a volume of 235 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus double glazing, and heating via a central heating boiler and underfloor heating throughout.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building year of 1878 and clay soil. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. In this postcode area, 86% of properties were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, about 300 metres away. Hoogvliet and Albert Heijn are both around 650 metres, a couple of streets away. There are also Ekoplaza and SPAR within about 900 metres.
Which schools are close to this home?
For secondary education, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is about 330 metres away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 340 metres. The nearest primary school, Basisschool St. Joseph, is about 670 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop, Leiden, Plantage, is about 150 metres away, with lines 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 47%, from €263,000 to €386,000. The value peaked at €392,000 in 2022, then dipped slightly before rising again to the current level.
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 and the indoor route to the supermarket, while another mentions a beautiful park but notes it is not lit and there are sometimes homeless people sleeping in the bushes.
