A modern end-of-terrace house in the heart of Leiden
This recently built end-of-terrace house sits on a quiet road in the centre of Leiden, with an open position and a free view. Built in 2021, it is a rare piece of new-build in a neighbourhood where most homes date from before 1945. The asking price of €475,000 is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, the price sits 39% below the average asking price of €778,900 in the area, and it is the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. If you are looking at end-of-terrace houses in Leiden, this one stands out for its modern build and central setting.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a fully insulated home with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 277 cubic metres. Heating is provided by a heat pump with partial underfloor heating. The living area is listed as 74 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 square metres. The plot measures 43 square metres according to both sources.
Pancras-Oost, a lively student district
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another adds: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The district is lively, with many students, and the reviews mention that the station is nearby and buses can take you almost anywhere. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,330 inhabitants, and a large share of them are young adults. The Pancras-Oost neighbourhood is a compact urban area where most homes are older, though this particular house is a recent addition.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a SPAR a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Pionier, is a five-minute walk, and the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice and the Haven Apotheek pharmacy are both just around the corner. Bus stops are close by: Leiden, Hooigracht with line 3 is on your doorstep, and Leiden, Pelikaan with lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40 is just around the corner. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Leiden offers all the amenities of a historic city centre within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address-level risk indications from public data (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and Klimaateffectatlas) are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though 67% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low for the current situation and for 2050, while heat stress is medium for both periods.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Voorburg and De Wekker Makelaardij Leiden B.V. 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 Middelstegracht 147A, Leiden
What is the asking price of this home and how does it compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €475,000. According to the precomputed comparison, this is in line with the market. The price sits 39% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €778,900, and it is the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale in Pancras-Oost. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,564, while this home is listed at €6,419 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout and what features does the home have?
The agent describes this as a fully insulated end-of-terrace house with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors, with a volume of 277 cubic metres. Heating comes from a heat pump with partial underfloor heating. The living area is listed as 74 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 square metres. The plot is 43 square metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for running costs?
The home has energy label A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is designed to use relatively little energy for heating and hot water, so you can expect lower energy costs compared to homes with less efficient labels. The agent also states the home is fully insulated with double glazing, which supports the efficient label. No specific energy cost figures are available in the data.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property tax purposes, and it is determined by the municipality on a reference date. Without this figure, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made. The asking price of €475,000 is the figure provided by the agent.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is measured at 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 42 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home. The home is on a quiet road according to the agent, but the surrounding area has some traffic noise.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to the KCAF data. However, the notes indicate that 67% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in foundation risk assessments. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home itself was built in 2021, which is recent construction.
What are the climate risk indications for this address?
The climate risk data from the Klimaateffectatlas shows that pluvial flooding risk is low for the current situation and for 2050. Flood risk is also low for both periods. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and for 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific property. The home is located in a central urban area.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner at 116 metres, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away at 535 metres. The nearest primary school is De Pionier at 434 metres, a five-minute walk, and the Vrije School Mareland is at 757 metres. For secondary education, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is at 851 metres, about a ten-minute walk. A GP practice is at 185 metres and the Haven Apotheek pharmacy at 176 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Leiden, Hooigracht with line 3 is on your doorstep at 113 metres. Leiden, Pelikaan with lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40 is just around the corner at 165 metres. Leiden, Oosterkerkstraat with line 3 is at 193 metres. Leiden Centraal train station is at 1,331 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another says: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The reviews mention a lively atmosphere with many students and occasional noise, but also convenience and a sense of safety.
