A historic studio in the heart of Leiden
This studio sits on the Pieterskerkgracht, a quiet canal in the oldest part of Leiden, where the streets are lined with centuries-old buildings and the university buzz is never far away. The home occupies the second floor of a building from 1650, so you are living in a piece of Dutch history. With a last known asking price of €239,000, this was the cheapest of the 15 homes at the time for sale in the Pieterswijk, and the price sat 82% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,328,214. That makes it a sharp entry point into this part of the city. For context, [studios in Leiden] vary widely in price, but this one was at the lower end. This home has not been online since 19 August 2026.
What the home offers
According to the agent, this was a bel-etage above a shop, with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over a single floor. The living area was listed at 34 m², while the BAG registration records 37 m². The home has roof insulation and mostly double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. It was offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €295 per month. The agent described the setting as a quiet road, sheltered, in the centre with a free view.
The Pieterswijk
The Pieterswijk is one of Leiden's oldest quarters, a tangle of narrow streets and canals around the Pieterskerk. It is a young area: 45% of residents are between 15 and 25, and 81% of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another notes: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific street. For more on the area, see [the Pieterswijk neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is compact. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away and Dirk within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Haanstra Basisschool, is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is a couple of streets further. The Centraal Apotheek Leiden is on your doorstep, and Huisartsenpraktijk Cazander is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stops at Kort Rapenburg and Breestraat are just around the corner, with lines 5, 182, 183 and 187, and lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169 respectively. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider [municipality of Leiden] offers all the facilities of a university city.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home. Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is 59 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated 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 three channels, including REMAX Makelaarsgilde and its listing on Funda.
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About Pieterskerkgracht 2D, Leiden
What was the asking price for this studio?
The asking price was €239,000. This was the cheapest of the 15 homes at the time for sale in the Pieterswijk, and it sat 82% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,328,214. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 34 m², was €7,029.
How many rooms does the studio have?
According to the agent, the home had two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area was listed at 34 m², while the BAG registration records 37 m². The agent described it as a bel-etage above a shop, with roof insulation and mostly double glazing, and a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
No WOZ value is stated for this home. Without it, there was no official valuation to compare with the asking price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What shops and schools are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is about 300 metres away, with Ekoplaza at 345 metres and Dirk at 472 metres. The nearest primary school, Haanstra Basisschool, is 368 metres away, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is 479 metres. The Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just 132 metres from the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops are close by: Leiden, Kort Rapenburg at 233 metres with lines 5, 182, 183 and 187, and Leiden, Breestraat at 266 metres with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden Centraal train station is 870 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the Pieterswijk neighbourhood like?
The Pieterswijk is a historic quarter in central Leiden, with 2,975 residents. It is a young area: 45% of residents are between 15 and 25, and 81% of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46 out of 10, based on 38 reviews.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970, specifically in 1650, and the fact that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, meaning the home is neither the most nor the least efficient. The agent stated the home had roof insulation and mostly double glazing. Energy costs would depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
The agent did not mention a garden or balcony for this home. It was described as a bel-etage on the second floor, so outdoor space was not part of the listing. The home is in the centre of Leiden, with a park about 800 metres away according to neighbourhood data.
