A compact studio in the middle of Leiden
This studio on the Lange Scheistraat 4B sits in the Molenbuurt, right in the heart of Leiden. It is a lively part of town where the centuries-old streets and the buzz of the city centre are literally on your doorstep. The last known asking price of €250,000 was on the low side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which made it a notable entry point into the Leiden market. For a sense of what this price bought you, it helped to look at other [studios in Leiden]. This home has not been online since 29 September 2026.
What the agent tells us about the home
Built in 1901, this is a one-floor studio with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The agent listed the living area at 32 m², while the BAG registration records 41 m². The home had a balcony, a central heating boiler and was offered in full ownership. It is described as being on a quiet road, sheltered, in the centre and in a residential area.
Life in the Molenbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another adds: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." The district is home to roughly 545 people, with a large share of students and young adults. If you are curious about the specifics, you can read more about [the Molenbuurt neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and SPAR within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Vrije School Mareland, is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Leiden is a ten-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. The bus stops at Energiepark and Nieuwe Beestenmarkt are on your doorstep, with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40, and lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187 respectively. Leiden Centraal station is a five-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Leiden].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €288,000, and the asking price sat 13% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €183,000 to €288,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 62 dB, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industry noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are medium, with flood risk currently medium and low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Lange Scheistraat 4B, Leiden
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €250,000 was 13% below the WOZ value of €288,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €183,000 to €288,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply the home is underpriced or overpriced.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this was a one-floor studio with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. It has a balcony and is located on the first living floor. The agent listed the living area at 32 m², while the BAG registration records 41 m². The home is in full ownership and has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home. In the neighbourhood, most of the current sales listings had a better energy label, but that was a separate fact from this home's label.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 62 dB, which is above the noise norm. Rail noise is 33 dB, air traffic noise is 43 dB and industry noise is 46 dB, all below their respective norms. These are indications at the area level from public data sources, not a measurement taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970, specifically 1901, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this particular home.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The area-level climate indications show medium risk for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, medium heat stress currently and in 2050, and medium flood risk currently, dropping to low by 2050. These are indications at the area level from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Dirk is just around the corner at 216 metres, Jumbo is a couple of streets away at 250 metres, and SPAR is within a five-minute walk at 340 metres. There are also an AH to go and an Aldi at 440 metres. In total, there are 45 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so daily groceries are never far away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stops at Energiepark and Nieuwe Beestenmarkt are on your doorstep, at 119 and 125 metres respectively. Energiepark serves lines 45, 400, 401 and N40, while Nieuwe Beestenmarkt serves lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal train station is a five-minute walk at 516 metres.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another notes: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Molenbuurt.
How did the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² was €7,812, based on the agent's listed living area of 32 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €5,787. This comparison was based on the agent's figure, not the BAG registration of 41 m², which would give a different per-m² figure.
