Plantsoen 15A

The asking price is 34% above the neighbourhood average of €539,250, but the apartment is also 25% larger than the local average (134 m² vs 107 m²). The price per m² works out at about €5,410, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €5,395. So while the total price is high, it reflects the extra space and the location on a leafy street.

Levendaal-Oost is a lively, densely built area in Leiden's historic centre. It's popular with young people and students, nearly 70% of residents are under 45. The neighbourhood feels safe and everything is within easy reach, as one resident notes. The park is just a couple of streets away, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.

Leiden Centraal station is about 1.3 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach other cities like Amsterdam, The Hague or Utrecht.

The apartment has energy label C. That's fairly typical for a pre-war building, in the neighbourhood, 43% of homes have label C and 33% have D or lower. Label C means reasonable efficiency, but you may want to factor in heating costs.

Yes, Dekamarkt is just around the corner (200 m), and Hoogvliet is a five-minute walk (530 m). Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are also within a ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is very convenient.

There are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance. Lorentz primary school is about 564 m away, and St. Joseph primary school is 578 m. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium is 320 m and Bonaventura College is 437 m.

Currently there are 22 apartments for sale in Levendaal-Oost, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €1,525,000. The average asking price is €539,250, so this apartment is at the higher end.