Steenschuur 14
Levendaal-West, Leiden
AreaA grand canal-side apartment in Leiden's historic heart
This apartment sits on Steenschuur, a quiet street along the water in the middle of Leiden's old centre. The building dates from 1740, so you are living in a piece of the city's history, right among the canals and cobbled lanes. With an asking price of €895,000, this is the most expensive of the 11 homes currently for sale in Levendaal-West, and the price sits 78% above the neighbourhood's average asking price of €501,591. That makes it a sharp price point, though the home is also far larger than the local norm. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in both size and price.
A spacious home spread over two floors
According to the agent, this apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 192 m², while the BAG registration records 196 m². The home sits on the ground floor and has a roof terrace, which the agent mentions as a feature. It is heated by a central heating boiler and is offered as full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €375 per month. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road, on the water, in the centre with an open position.
Life in Levendaal-West
Levendaal-West is a compact urban neighbourhood with around 1,100 residents, and it is very densely built, with an address density of over 6,200 per square kilometre. Most households are single people, and the average household size is just 1.4. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident mentions a nice dog walking area and a beautiful park, though they note the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people sleeping in the bushes. The neighbourhood recorded 60 crimes in the latest figures. This is the Levendaal-West neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. For primary education, Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden are both a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Cazander, and Centraal Apotheek Leiden is nearby as well. For public transport, the Korevaarstraat bus stop is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Leiden, a city known for its university and historic centre.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the current data. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hypodomus Leiden and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Steenschuur 14, Leiden
What is the asking price for this apartment on Steenschuur?
The asking price is €895,000. This makes it the most expensive of the 11 homes currently for sale in Levendaal-West, and it sits 78% above the neighbourhood's average asking price of €501,591. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 192 m², comes to €4,661.
How large is this apartment and how is it laid out?
The agent lists the living area at 192 m², while the BAG registration records 196 m². The home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. It sits on the ground floor and includes a roof terrace. The volume is 711 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the current listing information.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this building?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building dating from before 1970, and the KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this particular home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Hoogvliet supermarket is on your doorstep at about 126 metres, with Ekoplaza just around the corner at 177 metres. A Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away at 439 metres, and there is also a SPAR at 492 metres and an Albert Heijn at 551 metres.
What schools are near this apartment?
Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk at about 321 metres, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is similarly close at 333 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 959 metres away. In total, there are 91 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The Korevaarstraat bus stop is on your doorstep at about 49 metres, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. The Hogewoerd stop is just around the corner at 143 metres with lines 3, 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1,031 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood of Levendaal-West like?
Levendaal-West has around 1,100 residents and is very densely built, with an address density of over 6,200 per square kilometre. Most households are single people, and the average household size is 1.4. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46 based on 38 reviews.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. This means the home has a moderate energy performance, and you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The label is a general classification and does not say anything specific about the condition of the building.
What is the homeowners' association fee for this property?
The homeowners' association fee is €375 per month. This is a monthly contribution towards the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance and insurance. The property is offered as full ownership, meaning you own the apartment outright.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The price per square metre for this apartment is €4,661, based on the agent's listed living area of 192 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €6,906, though the average home in Levendaal-West is much smaller at 82 m². This apartment's living area is 134% larger than the neighbourhood average.
