A historic upper floor in the heart of Leiden
This upper-floor apartment sits on the Vliet, one of Leiden's oldest canals, in the Academiewijk. The building dates from 1750, so you are living in a piece of the city's history, right in the centre. With a last known asking price of €650,000, the home was priced 22% below the average asking price of €837,433 for apartments in Leiden, which put it on the low side compared to the local market. This home has not been online since 3 August 2026.
Inside the home
The apartment spans three floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was 97 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has a roof terrace and a balcony, and it is located on the third floor. It is heated with a central heating boiler and full underfloor heating. The property was freehold, and the homeowners' association fee was €124 per month.
The Academiewijk
This is a lively part of Leiden, where the streets are filled with students and the canals are lined with historic buildings. The neighbourhood has 1,940 residents, and a large share of them are between 15 and 25 years old. Residents of 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: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood." These quotes reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Academiewijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and the SPAR and Hoogvliet are a couple of streets away. For schools, the Haanstra Basisschool is on your doorstep, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Cazander, a five-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stops at Jan van Houtkade and Breestraat are a couple of streets away, with lines 182, 183, 187 and 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56, 169. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, a ten-minute walk. All of this is part of the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
There was no WOZ value available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development could be made. According to public address data, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area is a KCAF attention area. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Apollo Makelaardij Regio Leiden on Pararius.
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About Vliet 5B, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €650,000 was 22% below the average asking price of €837,433 for homes at the time for sale in the Academiewijk. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €617,500, and the average price per square metre was €5,926. This home was priced at €6,701 per m², which was above that average. The price was on the low side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the price per square metre was higher.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 97 m², and the volume is 397 m³. There is a roof terrace and a balcony. The home is located on the third floor. The property was freehold, and the homeowners' association fee was €124 per month.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
The WOZ value was determined by the municipality and was not always included in the agent's description. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the official valuation or show how the value had developed over the past five years.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on the address, not measurements inside the home. The home itself may have sound insulation that reduces the impact.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, in 1750, and the entire postcode area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that foundation issues could be more common in this area, but it does not confirm any problems with this property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza, just around the corner at about 291 metres. The SPAR and Hoogvliet are a couple of streets away, at 427 and 464 metres respectively. There are also other options like a SPAR at 641 metres and a Dekamarkt at 802 metres. So you have several choices for your daily groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Haanstra Basisschool is on your doorstep, just 58 metres away, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is just around the corner at 91 metres. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, such as Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh at 523 metres and Basisschool De Ley at 722 metres. For secondary education, the nearest is about 1.7 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops within a few hundred metres. The stop at Jan van Houtkade is about 311 metres away and serves lines 182, 183, and 187. The Breestraat stop is 336 metres away with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56, and 169. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 1.1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Academiewijk is a historic area in the centre of Leiden, with many old buildings and canals. It has about 1,940 residents, and a large proportion are young adults between 15 and 25. Residents of the municipality of Leiden rate their living environment with an average score of 7.46. One resident mentions the great amenities and the indoor route to the supermarket, while another notes the nice park but also mentions the presence of homeless people in the park. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
Yes, according to the agent, the apartment had a roof terrace and a balcony. The roof terrace is a private outdoor space on the top floor, and the balcony offers additional outdoor space. There is no garden at ground level, as this is an upper-floor apartment in the city centre.
