Levendaal-Oost, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. A 338 m² corner house from 1881, right on the leafy Plantsoen in Leiden. The price is on the high side, €1,525,000 is 183% above the neighbourhood average of €539,250, but then you are buying one of the largest homes in the area. For context, it is the most expensive of the 22 homes currently for sale in Levendaal-Oost. If you are looking for a spacious, historic property in the city, this is a rare find. Compare with other end-of-terrace houses in Leiden.
Levendaal-Oost is the heart of the old city, with a very high density of addresses (5,642 per km²). It is a neighbourhood of students and young professionals, 29% of residents are between 25 and 45, and 29% are 15 to 25. Most households are single-person (55%). One resident sums it up: "Nice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach." The area feels lively and cosy, with a mix of historic buildings and modern life. The neighbourhood Levendaal-Oost is one of Leiden's most central.
Your morning bread run is a two-minute walk to Dekamarkt, or five minutes to Hoogvliet. For organic, Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Lorentzschool, is a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools like Stedelijk Gymnasium and Bonaventura are within easy reach. The park or garden is just around the corner, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. The municipality Leiden offers everything you need within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Graal Makelaardij, Funda and Pararius.
Details of this home
Plantsoen 71, Leiden
Very good · 1 resident
Nice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach.
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About Plantsoen 71, Leiden
The asking price is 183% above the neighbourhood average of €539,250, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in Levendaal-Oost. However, with 338 m² of living space, 216% more than the average 107 m² in the area, the price per square metre (€4,513) is actually below the neighbourhood average of €5,395. So you are paying a premium for size, not per square metre.
Levendaal-Oost is a lively, central neighbourhood with a very high density of addresses. It is popular among students and young professionals, with many single-person households. One resident describes it as a "nice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach." The area has a mix of historic buildings and modern amenities, and the Plantsoen park is just a couple of streets away.
The home has an energy label E, which means it is not very efficient. Heating costs are likely to be higher than in a modern home. In the neighbourhood, 14.3% of homes have label A, 9.5% label B, 42.9% label C, and 33.3% label D or lower. So this home falls in the less efficient category.
Leiden's central station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The neighbourhood is very walkable, and many amenities are within a few minutes' walk.
With 338 m² of living space over multiple floors, there is plenty of room, but the exact layout is not provided.
The plot is 194 m², but the listing does not mention a garden. The home is a corner house on the Plantsoen, so outdoor space may be limited to a courtyard or terrace, but this is not confirmed.
The nearest primary school is Lorentzschool (652 m), and there are several secondary schools within walking distance, including Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (557 m) and Bonaventura Agora Leiden (682 m). The area has 86 schools within 5 km.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Levendaal-Oost