Hooigracht 96
Pancras-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodA historic home in the heart of Leiden
This 1918 terraced house on Hooigracht sits in the lively centre of Leiden, where the streets hum with students, shoppers and café-goers. With 90 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's a compact but efficient home in a city that's always buzzing. The asking price of €650,000 is on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Leiden, reflecting its prime central location.
Pancras-West: old city charm with modern convenience
Pancras-West is a historic inner-city neighbourhood packed with monuments, shops and terraces. One resident describes it as a "cosy inner-city neighbourhood in an old city with many monuments", adding that "you have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc." The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic. This is city living at its most authentic, as described in the neighbourhood Pancras-West page.
Daily life on Hooigracht
Your morning bread run is a 43-metre stroll to Albert Heijn, literally on your doorstep. For a wider choice, SPAR and Ekoplaza are just around the corner. Families have several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including De Pionier and Vrije School Mareland. The municipality Leiden offers all the cultural and recreational amenities you'd expect from a historic university city.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed only via DOEN NVM Makelaars & Taxateurs.
Features
Details of this home
Location
Hooigracht 96, Leiden
Experiences from the neighbourhood
Very good · 1 resident
You have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
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Data from Pancras-West
Supermarkets
44 within 5 km
Schools
90 within 5 km
Frequently asked questions
About Hooigracht 96, Leiden
Is €650,000 a fair price for this house?
The price is on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Leiden, but the central location in the historic city centre and the energy label B (efficient) justify a premium. The home is 90 m² with a 45 m² plot, built in 1918. Without comparable sales in the immediate neighbourhood, it's hard to say exactly, but the listing reflects the desirability of Pancras-West.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Pancras-West is a historic inner-city neighbourhood with a very high density of addresses (6317 per km²). It's popular with young people and singles: 56% of households are one-person, and only 4% have children. One resident calls it a 'cosy inner-city neighbourhood' with shops, markets, terraces, culture and water. The area scores 8.25 out of 10 from one review.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. From there you can reach Amsterdam, The Hague and other cities quickly.
What shops are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just 43 metres away, literally on your doorstep. SPAR, Ekoplaza, Dirk and Dekamarkt are all within a 5- to 10-minute walk. For restaurants, the nearest is 100 metres away, and there are many more in the city centre.
Is there a garden?
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot is 45 m², but that could include the footprint of the house.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels E, F or G. The exact consumption depends on usage and the heating system.
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