President Steinstraat 12B
Transvaalbuurt · 2312 ZR Leiden
A compact studio in the heart of Leiden
This studio on President Steinstraat 12B sits in the Transvaalbuurt, a lively part of Leiden. The last known asking price of €289,000 was 33% below the average asking price of €428,167 for homes in this neighbourhood, which put it on the low side. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €5,318, while this home asked €8,028 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking at studios in Leiden, this one stood out for its price point. This home has not been online since 17 September 2026.
Inside the home
This upper-floor apartment (bovenwoning) was built in 1929 and spans three floors, with the living space on the second floor. It has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom. The agent listed the living area at 36 m², while the BAG registration records 39 m². The home features a balcony, and the agent mentioned insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating is via a central heating boiler. The property was freehold, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €92. The setting is described as a quiet road, sheltered position, in a residential area.
The Transvaalbuurt
Residents of the Morsdistrict, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 7.35 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "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." Another adds: "Good experiences, nice people, plenty of space, a beautiful dog walking area and a nice park with play space for children!" A third notes: "The neighbourhood is quite simple along a road, and there are often students outside in the evenings. It is reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed." The neighbourhood has about 2,045 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 69%. For more on the area, see the Transvaalbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, you'll find an AH to go and an Aldi just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging, is a five-minute walk. Healthcare is close by: a GP practice is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy and hospital are also within a ten-minute walk. Public transport is convenient, with bus stops at Noordeinde (lines 5, 182, 183, 187) just around the corner, and Steenstraat (lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183, 187) a couple of streets away. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
This listing did not state the energy label. According to area-level risk data, the foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil is clay. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail, air, and industry noise are below their standards. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and heat stress is medium, both currently and in 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 only via Kompas makelaars & taxateurs.
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About President Steinstraat 12B, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €289,000 was 33% below the average asking price of €428,167 for homes at the time for sale in the Transvaalbuurt. The median asking price was €369,000, and prices range from €265,000 to €779,000. Note that this was a studio, and the average living area in the neighbourhood was 96 m², while this home was 36 m² according to the agent.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this was an upper-floor apartment with two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is on the second floor. There is a balcony. The agent listed the living area at 36 m², while the BAG registration records 39 m². The volume is 128 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was determined by the municipality and was not always included in the agent's description. For this property, the listing did not provide the WOZ value or its reference date.
What are the risks for this address?
Area-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk, with the home built in 1929 on clay soil. Road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, above the standard, while other noise sources are below. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and heat stress is medium. These are indications for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk: an AH to go and an Aldi are about 400 metres away, and a Jumbo is also close. The nearest primary school is Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging, about 500 metres away. A GP practice is about 560 metres away, and the pharmacy and hospital are within 700 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the Morsdistrict, which includes the Transvaalbuurt, rate their area 7.35 out of 10 on average. Reviews mention a nice park and dog walking area, but also note a lack of shops and occasional issues with homeless people in the park. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (69%) and many students.
Is there public transport nearby?
Yes, there are bus stops within a few hundred metres. The nearest stop is Leiden, Noordeinde, with lines 5, 182, 183, and 187, about 250 metres away. Leiden Centraal train station is about 540 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
Why is the energy label not mentioned?
The agent had not published this information. Without the label, it is not possible to comment on the energy efficiency of the home.
