A bright start in Cronestein
This apartment on the third floor of a porch flat sits in Cronestein, a neighbourhood in Leiden where the streets feel calm and the skyline is open. Built in 2015, the home has a modern feel without being flashy. The asking price was €425,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood was €574,508, and the average asking price per square metre was €6,617. This home was listed at €6,641 per square metre, and the living area of 64 m² was 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 89 m². If you were looking at apartments in Leiden, this one had a specific price point worth noting. This home has not been online since 20 October 2026.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 64 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there was no discrepancy there. The home is fully insulated, heated by district heating and a heat pump, and comes with a balcony and a parking spot. It was a full ownership property, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €115.79. The setting is described as sheltered with a free view, which adds to the sense of space.
Life in Cronestein
Cronestein is a neighbourhood where people seem to look out for each other. Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes this area, give it an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on seven reviews. 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 adds: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby. It's great!" A third resident mentions that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field where children play. The neighbourhood has 5,610 residents, and 67% of households are single-person, which shapes the local vibe. For more on the area, see the Cronestein neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the SPAR is a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, the Da Vinci College Lammenschans is a couple of streets away, and the Lorentzschool primary school is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Centrum Roodenburg, and the Zuider Apotheek Leiden pharmacy is nearby, both about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 45 stops at Leiden, Cronesteinflat, just around the corner, and Leiden, Station Lammenschans offers lines 1, 2, 4, 45, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden has more to offer, and you can read about the municipality of Leiden for a broader view.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home, as of 1 January 2025, was €454,000. The asking price was 6% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €281,000 to €454,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are both 40 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk 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 and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including REMAX Makelaarsgilde, REMAX Makelaarsgilde on Funda, and Makelaarsgilde REMAX on 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.
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About Sigmaplantsoen 78, Leiden
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 was 6% below the WOZ value of €454,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The WOZ value had risen by 62% over the past five years, from €281,000 in 2020 to €454,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 64 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It is located on the third floor of a porch flat, and it comes with a balcony and a parking spot. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating and a heat pump.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home was fully insulated, according to the agent, and it uses district heating and a heat pump for heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data at the address level. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as low, which means no elevated concern is indicated, but it is not a guarantee about the condition of this particular property.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, about 238 metres away, and the SPAR is about 977 metres away, a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Da Vinci College Lammenschans, a secondary school, is about 270 metres away, and the Lorentzschool primary school is about 899 metres away. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, including Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh and International School Leiden.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Cronesteinflat, about 345 metres away, served by bus line 45. Leiden, Station Lammenschans is about 429 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 4, 45, 400, 401 and N40. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 327 metres away, which is a five-minute walk.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Cronestein, give an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on seven reviews. 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 says: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby. It's great!" A third mentions police presence and dog mess on the grass field.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee was €115.79. This fee was stated in the listing, and it covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, such as maintenance and insurance.
Is there a parking spot included?
Yes, the listing stated that a parking spot was included with this apartment. The type of parking spot, such as a garage or an outdoor space, is not specified beyond the term 'parking spot'. The home also had a balcony, which was mentioned in the agent's features. The parking spot was part of the property, so it was included in the asking price.
What is the noise level like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, according to data from 2022. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden, below the norm, and aircraft noise is also 40 dB Lden, below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements inside the home. The elevated road noise may be noticeable, but the railway and aircraft noise are within limits.
