A studio with history on the Turfmarkt
This studio on the Turfmarkt sits in De Camp, right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. The building dates from 1850, so you are living in a piece of the city's past. With a floor area of 31 m², this is a compact home, and the asking price of €265,000 is 35% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €404,833. Compared with other studios in Leiden, this one is priced keenly.
What the home offers
The studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. It is an apartment, and the agent lists the living area at 31 m², which matches the BAG registration. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs. The home was built in 1850, a fact that speaks for itself.
Life in De Camp
De Camp is a small neighbourhood with about 1,225 residents, and it is very much a student area: 78% of households are single-person households. 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 reviews mention noise from students and partygoers, but also that the neighbourhood feels lively and safe at night. For more on the area, see the De Camp neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life is easy here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Dirk and SPAR are a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Vrije School Mareland is a five-minute walk, and the Haanstra Basisschool is a ten-minute walk. The GP, Wiersma-van der Hulst Huisartsen, is a ten-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Leiden, Prinsessekade, is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal station is a five-minute walk away. All of this is part of the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €228,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €145,000 to €228,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industry noise are all below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications are elevated for pluvial flooding, medium for current flood risk and heat stress, and low for flood risk in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Finke Makelaars.
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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 Turfmarkt 4B, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €265,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €228,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €8,548.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 31 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home was built in 1850 and has an energy label G, the least efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be high.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €228,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the value has increased by 57%, from €145,000 in 2020 to €228,000 in 2025. This reflects the general trend in the area, but the WOZ value is not the same as the market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail, air and industry noise are all below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken inside the 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 was constructed before 1970, in 1850, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate indications for this address are elevated for pluvial flooding, medium for current flood risk and heat stress, and low for flood risk in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a guarantee for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo is just around the corner at about 207 metres, and the Dirk and SPAR are both within a few hundred metres. There are also an AH to go and an Aldi within about 410 metres, so daily groceries are always close at hand.
How close is public transport?
The nearest bus stop, Leiden, Prinsessekade, is about 95 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal train station is about 528 metres away, a five-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De Camp is a small neighbourhood in the centre of Leiden, with about 1,225 residents. It is a student area, with 78% single-person households. Residents of the district give an average score of 7.61, mentioning that everything is close by, but also that there is a lack of nature and some noise from students.
Are there schools nearby?
The nearest primary school is the Vrije School Mareland, about 449 metres away. The Haanstra Basisschool is about 712 metres away, and the OBS Lucas van Leyden is about 822 metres away. For secondary education, the Beroepscollege Leystede is about 978 metres away.
