Steenschuur 14
Levendaal-West, Leiden
AreaA grand apartment on the historic Steenschuur
This apartment on Steenschuur sits in the heart of Leiden, with a floor area of 196 m² that is far larger than most homes in the neighbourhood. Built in 1740, it carries a C energy label. The asking price of €895,000 is 75% above the neighbourhood average of €512,188, which reflects the exceptional size and central location. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
Levendaal-West: a compact, central neighbourhood
Levendaal-West is a dense, historic part of Leiden with a very strong urban feel. Most homes were built before 1945, and the area is dominated by single-person households. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the figures show a young, active population: many residents are between 25 and 45. The neighbourhood has a high address density of over 6,200 addresses per km². For more details, see the Levendaal-West neighbourhood.
Daily life on the Steenschuur
For your morning bread, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden, both a five-minute walk. The Stedelijk Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away. For broader context, the municipality of Leiden offers a rich mix of amenities.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hypodomus Leiden. The listing is available on multiple platforms.
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About Steenschuur 14, Leiden
Is €895,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price is 75% above the neighbourhood average of €512,188, but the apartment is also 263% larger than the average home in Levendaal-West (196 m² vs 54 m²). The price per square metre works out at roughly €4,566, which is below the neighbourhood average of €9,566 per m². So while the total price is high, the size makes it relatively good value per square metre.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Levendaal-West is a very urban, historic neighbourhood in central Leiden. Almost all homes date from before 1945. The population is young and mobile, with many single-person households. The area has a high density of shops, restaurants and services. There are no resident reviews available, but the data shows a lively, compact environment.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach other cities like Amsterdam, The Hague or Utrecht.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Haanstra Basisschool (321 m), OBS Lucas van Leyden (333 m) and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh (660 m). For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium is about 959 m away.
What supermarkets are close by?
Hoogvliet is just 126 m away, Ekoplaza at 177 m, and Dekamarkt at 439 m. Albert Heijn is 551 m from the apartment. Daily shopping is very convenient.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a historic building. You can expect reasonable energy costs, but not as low as a modern, well-insulated home. The exact consumption will depend on usage and the specific heating system.
How many rooms does the apartment have?
The floor area of 196 m² suggests ample space, but the layout is not specified.
