De Camp, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 17th-century studio on Apothekersdijk is a rare find in the heart of Leiden. With just 19 m², it's compact but full of character, set in a building from 1650. The price of €175,000 is 57% below the neighbourhood average of €408,333, making it the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in De Camp. That's a keen price for a studio in this part of town, especially compared to other studios in Leiden.
De Camp is a lively, densely populated part of Leiden's city centre, with over 5,500 addresses per km². It's a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and more than half of households are single-person. There are few families with children, so the vibe is more student and professional than suburban. The housing stock is almost entirely pre-war, and the energy labels vary, this home's G label is on the lower end, but many homes in the area have better ratings. For a sense of the local market, have a look at the De Camp neighbourhood.
Your daily bread is just around the corner: SPAR is a couple of streets away, and Dirk and Jumbo are within a five-minute walk. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is also close by. Schools are a bit further, the nearest primary, Vrije School Mareland, is a ten-minute walk, and Haanstra Basisschool is similar. The train station is about 1.2 km away, so a 15-minute walk or quick cycle. Restaurants are on your doorstep, and a park is within walking distance. All this is typical for the municipality of Leiden, where city living is compact and convenient.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM.
Details of this home
Apothekersdijk 25B, Leiden
Data from De Camp
Data from De Camp
46 within 5 km
97 within 5 km
About Apothekersdijk 25B, Leiden
At €175,000, this studio is the cheapest home currently for sale in De Camp. The neighbourhood average asking price is €408,333, but that includes much larger properties, the average floor area is 61 m². Given the size and energy label G, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact studio in a prime city-centre location.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home has poor insulation and high heating costs to expect. In the neighbourhood, about 17% of homes have label A or better, so this studio is on the less efficient end. You'll want to budget for higher energy bills.
The floor area is 19 m², which is 69% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 61 m². It's a compact space, typical for a studio in a historic building.
De Camp is a very urban, young neighbourhood with many single-person households. It's densely built with pre-war housing. There are few families, so it's quiet in that sense but lively due to the central location. Restaurants and shops are close by, and the train station is a 15-minute walk.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. That's convenient for commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague, or other cities.
Yes, several. SPAR is 246 m away, Dirk at 339 m, and Jumbo at 386 m, all within a five-minute walk. Ekoplaza for organic food is also close at 498 m.
The nearest primary schools are Vrije School Mareland (518 m) and Haanstra Basisschool (546 m), both about a ten-minute walk. There are also several other primaries within 1 km.
The price is below the neighbourhood average, but the small size and low energy label may limit appreciation. The area is popular due to its central location, so demand is steady. However, we can't give investment advice, it's best to consider your own needs.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Camp