Meloenstraat 45
Cronestein, Leiden
A quiet spot in Cronestein
Meloenstraat 45 is a terraced house from 1933, tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area of Cronestein, Leiden. The setting is described by the agent as sheltered, with the home sitting in a neighbourhood that feels calm and settled. With an asking price of €465,000, this home sits about 19% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €573,891. That puts it on the low side compared with other [terraced houses in Leiden].
Inside the home
The agent lists this as a single-family terraced house with five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is given as 77 m² in the agent listing, while the BAG registration records 83 m²; the plot is 87 m² in both. The home has a rear garden, accessible from the back, and is fully owned. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation and double glazing, and the heating runs on a combi boiler.
Life in Cronestein
Cronestein is a compact neighbourhood where most homes were built after 2010, though this particular house dates from 1933. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another adds: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby." A third resident notes that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field where children play. The neighbourhood has a high share of single-person households, at 69%. For more context, see [the Cronestein neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Groceries are easy to come by, with a PLUS supermarket just around the corner and a Lidl a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Da Vinci College Lammenschans is a five-minute walk, while primary schools like Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh and Basisschool De Ley are a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Cazander, and the pharmacy Apotheek De Luifelbaan is a couple of streets away. Bus line 4 stops on your doorstep at Leiden, Meloenstraat, and Leiden Lammenschans station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers a full range of services and connections.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 51 dB Lden, while rail, air and industrial noise are all below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1933 on clay soil, with 92% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Kerkvliet Makelaars and through Kerkvliet Makelaars on Funda.
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About Meloenstraat 45, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Cronestein?
The asking price of €465,000 is about 19% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €573,891. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,810, while this home is listed at €6,039 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in Cronestein is €590,000, so this home sits below that figure.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 83 m². The plot is 87 m². There is a rear garden accessible from the back, and the home is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with the most efficient homes. The agent notes that the insulation includes roof insulation and double glazing, and the heating runs on a combi boiler. These features may help keep energy use in check, though the label itself does not guarantee specific costs.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data. The home was built in 1933 on clay soil, and 92% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from sources like KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is clay, which can be relevant for foundation conditions.
How noisy is the area around Meloenstraat 45?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 37 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at the address level and reflect the general area, not a measurement inside the home.
What are the flooding and heat stress risks for this location?
The climate risk data for this address indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain. Flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What supermarkets are near this home?
A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner at about 485 metres, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away at 535 metres. A SPAR is at 727 metres and an AH XL at 753 metres. In total, there are 42 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are easily within reach.
Which schools are close to Meloenstraat 45?
Da Vinci College Lammenschans, a secondary school offering vmbo and mavo, is about 480 metres away, a five-minute walk. For primary education, Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is at 601 metres, and Basisschool De Ley and Leimundo are both at 759 metres. There are 88 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus line 4 stops on your doorstep at Leiden, Meloenstraat, just 39 metres away. Bus line 45 stops at Leiden, Cronesteinflat at 270 metres, and bus line 54 at Leiden, Fruitweg at 300 metres. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 469 metres away, a five-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the friendly, helpful community and the convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden. Another highlights the proximity to the station and the greenery. A third notes that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field where children play.





