Under offer
Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Kabeljauwsteeg is right in the thick of it, the historic centre, with all its bustle and charm. At 25 m² it's compact, but with an energy label B it's reasonably efficient for a building from 1675. The asking price of €239,000 is the cheapest of the 20 homes currently for sale in Pieterswijk and sits 67% below the neighbourhood average, which makes sense given the size. For context, studios in Leiden vary widely, but this one is a genuine entry-level option.
Pieterswijk is the historic student quarter, packed with associations, restaurants and nightlife. Based on one review, a resident describes it as 'busy but cosy', daytime tourists and evening student footfall, but they find it 'very cosy and not disturbing'. They note plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby, plus the water and the Hortus. The downside: getting in by car is tricky, and there's not enough greenery, most of it comes from residents, not the municipality. The neighbourhood is extremely urban (over 5,900 addresses per km²) and dominated by one-person households. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Pieterswijk.
For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, SPAR is a couple of streets away, and Dirk is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, Vrije School Mareland a bit further, and OBS Lucas van Leyden about ten minutes away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants and cafés is literally on your doorstep. For more about the wider area, check the municipality Leiden.
At the time of writing, this studio is listed through several channels, including Makelaarsgilde REMAX, REMAX Makelaarsgilde, and Makelaarsgilde REMAX.
Details of this home
Kabeljauwsteeg 2C, Leiden
Satisfactory · 1 resident
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
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About Kabeljauwsteeg 2C, Leiden
At €239,000, this is the cheapest home currently for sale in Pieterswijk and 67% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €716,500. That reflects the compact 25 m² size, the average home in the area is 113 m². For a studio in the historic centre, it's priced keenly for someone looking for a foothold in Leiden.
Pieterswijk is the historic student heart of Leiden, very lively day and night with tourists and students. One resident calls it 'busy but cosy' and appreciates the restaurants and proximity to water and the Hortus. The downside: car access is difficult and there's limited greenery. It's extremely urban with a very high address density.
The studio has energy label B, which is good for a building from 1675. That means it's reasonably efficient, you won't face sky-high heating bills, though the exact costs depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, about 12% of homes have label A or better, and another 12% have label B.
You're right in the centre, so restaurants and cafés are on your doorstep. The nearest supermarket (Jumbo) is a couple of minutes' walk, and there are several others within five minutes. Primary schools like Haanstra Basisschool are about five minutes away, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk.
The listing does not mention parking. The neighbourhood is very central and car access is restricted, residents note that getting in by car 'is a bit of a course' with detours. Most homes in Pieterswijk are in a paid parking zone or require a permit. You would need to check with the municipality for specific options.
The listing states this is a studio, so it's a single open-plan living/sleeping space with a separate kitchen and bathroom. The exact layout is not detailed, but at 25 m² it's compact and efficient.
For a studio in a historic building, it can vary. You would need to ask the agent for the exact monthly amount.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Pieterswijk
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