A bright start in Cronestein
This apartment on the Plantijnstraat sits in Cronestein, a neighbourhood in Leiden where the streets are lined with post-war blocks and modern additions. The home is a gallery flat on the ninth floor, built in 1961, with a free view that lets in plenty of light. At €295,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €583,060. For context, apartments in Leiden are listed at a range of prices, and this one sits at the lower end.
Inside the flat
This one-bedroom apartment spans a single floor, with one bathroom and a balcony. The living area is 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 63 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and it is offered as full ownership. The balcony offers a private outdoor space, and the ninth-floor position gives a free view. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €412.
Life in Cronestein
Cronestein is a neighbourhood where residents know each other. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another notes: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, almost ideal. But there are quite a few accidents in front of my house." A third mentions that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field. These reviews come from the wider district, based on eight reviews, and give an average score of 7.58. The neighbourhood has a young population, with 55% of residents aged 25 to 45, and a high share of single-person households at 67%. For more on the area, see the Cronestein neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Astronaut, is a ten-minute walk, and the Da Vinci College Lammenschans is a five-minute walk for secondary education. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zuidwest is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek De Luifelbaan is a couple of streets away. Bus line 45 stops at Leiden, Cronesteinflat on your doorstep, and line 4 at Leiden, Meloenstraat just around the corner. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers a range of amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €286,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 120%, from €130,000 to €286,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industry noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil is clay, which is an area-level indication. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Huizenbemiddelaar c.s. Hoofddorp/Haarlem and DHB 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 93, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €295,000 is 49% below the average asking price in Cronestein, which is €583,060. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,666, while this home is listed at €4,609 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is 'keen', meaning it is on the low side compared with the neighbourhood market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a one-bedroom apartment with one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 63 m². It has a balcony and is located on the ninth floor, offering a free view. The home is a gallery flat, built in 1961, with double glazing and block heating.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €286,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 120%, from €130,000 in 2020 to €286,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels in this area?
The noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail noise is 37 dB Lden, air traffic 39 dB Lden, and industry 46 dB Lden, all below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside this home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, and the home was built in 1961, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the flooding and heat stress risks?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from climate impact data, not a prediction for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 579 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. A Lidl is at 875 metres, and an AH XL is at 1,002 metres. There are 40 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 45 stops at Leiden, Cronesteinflat, about 159 metres away, and line 4 at Leiden, Meloenstraat, at 382 metres. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, at 634 metres, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both local and regional transport.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is De Astronaut, at 894 metres, and the nearest secondary school is Da Vinci College Lammenschans, at 599 metres. There are also other options like Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh and Het Vlietland College within about a kilometre.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.58, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can." Another mentions that there are quite a few accidents in front of their house. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just Cronestein.
