Cronestein, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Alfabetweg sits in a lively part of Leiden, with a fresh, contemporary feel. The listing does not state the year of construction, so some details about the building's age are missing. At €602,500, the price is a touch above the neighbourhood average, reflecting the excellent energy label and modern finish. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely, but this one stands out for its efficiency.
Cronestein is a neighbourhood of contrasts, with social housing, owner-occupied homes, and even an industrial estate in the middle. One resident describes it as "high-rise is the solution," noting the mix of terraced houses, high-rise apartments, and student flats. They add: "The neighbourhood is located on Lammeschansweg and almost directly on the motorway, so it is easily accessible. There are also many amenities such as a Plus, Intersport, Gamma, etc." The area is densely populated, with many young adults and single-person households. This is neighbourhood Cronestein in a nutshell.
For your morning bread, the PLUS is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. School runs are easy: the Da Vinci College Lammenschans (secondary) is on your doorstep, and the Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is a five-minute walk. The Lorentz school is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood sits within municipality Leiden, which offers a full range of amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM.
Details of this home
Alfabetweg 85, Leiden
Good · 1 resident
My neighbourhood is very varied in housing. You can find social housing and owner-occupied homes here. In the middle of the neighbourhood there is an industrial estate. To the east, high-rise buildings with apartments and student flats. To the north-west, there are mainly terraced houses. The neighbourhood is located on Lammeschansweg and almost directly on the motorway, so it is easily accessible. There are also many amenities such as a Plus, Intersport, Gamma, etc.
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About Alfabetweg 85, Leiden
The asking price is €602,500, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €558,750 and the median of €585,000. Given the modern energy label A+ and the 84 m² floor area, the price is on the high side but in line with the quality. Apartments in Cronestein sell for an average of €6,812 per m², so this one is priced at about €7,173 per m².
The energy label is A+, which is the highest rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with low heating costs and a minimal environmental footprint. In Cronestein, 79.1% of homes have an A+ label, so this is typical for the area.
Cronestein is a diverse neighbourhood with a mix of housing types, from social housing to owner-occupied homes. It has an industrial estate in the middle and high-rise buildings to the east. Residents appreciate the easy access to the motorway and the range of amenities like a PLUS supermarket, Intersport, and Gamma. The area scores 7.25 out of 10 from one review.
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner (251 m), and a Lidl is about 800 m away. For schools, the Da Vinci College Lammenschans (secondary) is 262 m away, and the Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is 742 m. A train station is 0.7 km away, and a park is 0.7 km away.
In the past year, apartments in Cronestein sold after an average of 40 days on the market. This suggests a fairly active market, but not extremely fast. The current listing has 84 apartments available, so buyers have some choice.
The listing does not state the year of construction. This information is not provided by the agent. However, given the modern energy label and the fact that 90.5% of homes in the neighbourhood were built after 2010, it is likely a recent build.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cronestein