Kruidenhof 36

The asking price of €369,000 is 16% below the average asking price in De Waard (€441,188) and also below the median of €412,000. Given that the home is a compact 44 m² studio, the price per m² works out at about €8,386, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €6,517 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the modern build and energy efficiency.

The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. In De Waard, only about 18% of homes for sale have label A or better, so this studio is a standout in terms of sustainability. You won't have to worry about high energy bills.

The studio was built in 2020, so it's practically new. That means modern construction standards, good insulation, and no immediate maintenance concerns. Most homes in De Waard date from before 1945 (76.5%), so this is a rare opportunity to buy a recently built home in an older neighbourhood.

De Waard is a residential area with a mix of families and singles. About 38% of households have children, and the average household size is 1.9. The area is very urban (address density 5,157 per km²), so shops, schools and parks are all within walking distance. There are no resident reviews available for this listing, but the CBS data shows a relatively low crime rate (70 total offences).

Leiden Centraal station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The station offers direct trains to Amsterdam, The Hague and other major cities. Bicycle parking is available at the station if you prefer to cycle.

The closest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 605 m, followed by Dekamarkt at 666 m. Both are within a five-minute walk. There are also two Hoogvliet stores within 1 km. For daily groceries, you won't need to go far.

Yes, several schools are nearby. Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary) is 501 m away, and De Pionier (primary) is 699 m away. Both are about a five- to ten-minute walk. There are also other secondary schools like Bonaventura Agora Leiden (608 m) and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (701 m).