Willem Leevendstraat 5-1
Bosleeuw, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment on a quiet street
This apartment on Willem Leevendstraat sits in the Bosleeuw neighbourhood, a calm pocket of Landlust in Amsterdam West. At 46 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label C and a 1925 build that gives it period character. The asking price of €415,000 is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €536,036, making it a keen entry point into the market compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Bosleeuw neighbourhood
Bosleeuw is a quiet residential area with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. Most homes are apartments, and the streets are lined with trees. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, address density is very high at 6,516 per km², yet it's not a busy thoroughfare. Many residents are singles or couples, and the average household size is 1.9. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a diverse, central area with a calm atmosphere.
Life on the street
Your daily routine starts with a short walk to Lidl, just 55 metres away, literally on your doorstep for groceries. For a wider selection, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are close by: OBS Multatuli is a couple of streets away, and IKC de Boomgaard is just around the corner. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a ten-minute walk, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. The train station is 2.6 km away, so you'd cycle or take a bus for longer journeys. This is a well-connected part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
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At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Your Home Makelaars Amsterdam.
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About Willem Leevendstraat 5-1, Amsterdam
Is €415,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €415,000 is 23% below the average asking price in Bosleeuw (€536,036). However, this apartment is also smaller than average, 46 m² versus 70 m². The price per square metre works out at about €9,022, which is above the neighbourhood average of €7,745 per m². So while the total price is lower, you're paying a premium per square metre for a compact home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. In Bosleeuw, 46.2% of homes have label C, and 30.8% have a lower label (D or below). A C label means reasonable energy efficiency, you'll have moderate heating costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern A or B label.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, just 55 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 567 metres away, about a seven-minute walk. There are also Dirk and other Albert Heijn branches within 700 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient.
What schools are nearby?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. OBS Multatuli is 147 metres away, IKC de Boomgaard is 217 metres, and De Zijderoute is 368 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.8 km away, so you'd need to cycle or take public transport.
How is public transport in Bosleeuw?
The nearest train station is 2.6 km away, so it's not within walking distance for a daily commute. However, the area is well served by trams and buses, the address density of 6,516 per km² indicates a very urban area with frequent public transport options.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
The CBS data records 384 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure or context it's hard to judge.
How long do homes typically stay on the market in Bosleeuw?
In the past year, sold homes in Bosleeuw took an average of 44 days to sell. That's a fairly typical timeframe for Amsterdam, not exceptionally fast, but not slow either. The current listing has 28 apartments for sale, so there is some choice.
