Plantijnstraat 89
Cronestein, Leiden
AreaA keenly priced apartment in Cronestein
This apartment on Plantijnstraat sits in Cronestein, a neighbourhood in Leiden where the housing stock is largely modern, with 76.5 percent of homes built after 2010. The building itself dates from 1961, which makes it one of the older properties in the area. With a living area of 70 square metres according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €275,000 works out at €3,929 per square metre. That price is 52 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €573,891, which the data describes as keen. It is also the cheapest of the 64 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and sits at the bottom of the price range that runs up to €795,000. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price depending on age and location.
The home itself
The apartment has an energy label C, which means it sits in the middle of the scale. Built in 1961, it is a property from the early sixties, a period when construction methods differed from today's standards. The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or any outdoor space such as a garden or balcony. The floor area is given as 70 square metres based on the BAG registration, which is the official municipal record. No further specifications about insulation, heating systems, or ownership structures are mentioned in the listing.
Life in Cronestein
Cronestein is a neighbourhood where residents give their district a solid 7.59 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can," also noting the "authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another says it is "close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station!" and mentions "a lot of greenery and a park nearby." A third review is more mixed, noting that "police often around" and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field where children play. The neighbourhood has around 5,610 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 67 percent. These reviews describe the wider district rather than Cronestein specifically, so individual streets may feel different. For more detail, the Cronestein neighbourhood page has further information.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered around this part of Leiden. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and AH XL within a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the Da Vinci College Lammenschans is a couple of streets away, while the De Astronaut primary school is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Zuidwest, is about 1.1 kilometres away, and Apotheek De Luifelbaan pharmacy is just under a kilometre. Public transport is convenient, with bus line 45 stopping at Leiden, Cronesteinflat on your doorstep, and line 4 at Meloenstraat just around the corner. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Leiden offers a range of services and facilities across the city. Regarding address-level risk indications, the noise data shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway, aircraft, and industrial noise all remain below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the notes mention the building was constructed in 1961 on clay soil, which could mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Stip 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.
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About Plantijnstraat 89, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Cronestein?
The asking price of €275,000 is 52 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €573,891. It is the cheapest of the 64 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, which range from €275,000 up to €795,000. The price per square metre is €3,929 based on the BAG floor area, which is 42 percent below the neighbourhood average of €6,810 per square metre. The data describes this price as keen.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or other outdoor space. The only specification given is the living area of 70 square metres, which comes from the BAG registration. No details about the floor plan, the position of rooms within the building, or any additional features are provided in the listing.
What does the energy label C mean for this home?
Energy label C indicates a mid-range efficiency level. Homes with this label typically have moderate energy costs compared to more efficient labels, but the label itself does not reveal the specific insulation or heating installations in the property. The listing does not provide further details about insulation, glazing, or the heating system, so those aspects remain unspecified.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden, aircraft noise 39 dB Lden, and industrial noise 47 dB Lden, all of which remain below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at the property itself, so actual noise experienced may vary.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The notes mention that the building was constructed in 1961 on clay soil, which could mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The actual foundation condition would require a professional assessment to determine.
What flood and climate risks apply to this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is projected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this property, and they describe the broader situation rather than the condition of this home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS at 572 metres, which is a couple of streets away. Lidl is at 819 metres, also within a short walk, and AH XL is at 949 metres, about a ten-minute walk. Hoogvliet and SPAR are slightly further at just over a kilometre. In total there are 40 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest school is Da Vinci College Lammenschans, a secondary school offering vmbo and mavo programmes, at 590 metres. The De Astronaut primary school is at 860 metres, and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is at 968 metres. Het Vlietland College, another secondary school, is at 998 metres. There are 86 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is public transport from this location?
Bus line 45 stops at Leiden, Cronesteinflat, which is on your doorstep at 120 metres. Line 4 stops at Leiden, Meloenstraat at 332 metres, and line 45 also stops at Leiden, Rooseveltstraat at 397 metres. Leiden Lammenschans train station is 620 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The station provides rail connections, though specific destinations and frequencies are not part of the data.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident calls it a "nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can," while another highlights the proximity to the station and centre, plus the greenery and nearby park. A third review mentions police presence and dog mess on the grass field. These reviews describe the wider district, not Cronestein specifically.
