A modern corner house in the heart of Leiden
This 2021 terraced corner house sits on a quiet road in the centre of Leiden, in the Pancras-Oost neighbourhood. It is a recent addition to a street that is part of the historic Binnenstad-Noord district, where most homes date from before 1945. With a last known asking price of €490,000, the home was priced in line with the market compared to the neighbourhood average. For context, [terraced houses in Leiden] were listed at an average of €778,900 in this area. This home has not been online since 16 September 2026.
A compact, energy-efficient home
The home has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area was 68 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 73 m²; the plot was 39 m² in both. It was a corner house with full ownership, and the agent described it as fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a heat pump, and the home carries an energy label A+++, an efficient label.
Life in Pancras-Oost
Pancras-Oost is a lively part of Leiden's centre, where most residents are young: 38% are between 15 and 25, and 75% of households are single-person. Residents of the wider district give it 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 district recorded 154 crimes in the latest figures, a number you can interpret for yourself. [The Pancras-Oost neighbourhood] is home to about 2,330 people.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are on your doorstep: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR, Dekamarkt, Dirk and Ekoplaza all within a ten-minute walk. De Pionier primary school is a couple of streets away, and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is also within walking distance for secondary education. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Leiden and Haven Apotheek are both just around the corner. Bus stops at Hooigracht (line 3) and Pelikaan (lines 45, 56, 400, 401, N40) are on your doorstep, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Leiden] offers all this within its compact centre.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €472,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 4% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 232%, from €142,000 to €472,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is 48 dB, railway noise 32 dB and aircraft noise 42 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding risk is low, as are current and 2050 flood risks; heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij on Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
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About Middelstegracht 147, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €490,000 was 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €778,900. The price per square metre was €7,206 based on the agent's listed living area of 68 m², which was 30% above the neighbourhood average per m². The price verdict was that this home was in line with the market.
What is the layout of this home?
This is a terraced corner house with three rooms: two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent listed the living area at 68 m², while the BAG registration records 73 m². The plot is 39 m². The home was built in 2021 and has a volume of 276 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was set at €472,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €490,000 was 4% above this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 232%, from €142,000 to €472,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 48 dB, railway noise is 32 dB and aircraft noise is 42 dB, all below the relevant standards. These are indications at area level from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on area-level data, and the notes indicate that 67% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This home itself was built in 2021, but the risk indication is not an inspection of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 110 metres. SPAR is at 528 metres, Dekamarkt at 568 metres, Dirk at 611 metres and Ekoplaza at 623 metres, all within a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 41 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stops are on your doorstep: Leiden, Hooigracht with line 3 at 108 metres, and Leiden, Pelikaan with lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40 at 161 metres. Leiden Centraal train station is at 1.3 kilometres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A+++, which is an efficient label. The agent described the home as fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a heat pump. In the neighbourhood, 18.2% of the current sales listings had label A+ or better.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another says: "I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively." These reviews describe the district, not specifically Pancras-Oost.
How old is this home compared to the rest of the neighbourhood?
This home was built in 2021, making it recent new-build. In the neighbourhood, 61.5% of homes were built before 1945, while 15.4% date from after 2010. The home is therefore newer than the majority of the housing stock in Pancras-Oost.
