A keenly priced apartment in Leiden
This apartment on the Apollolaan sits in Fortuinwijk-Zuid, a part of Leiden that residents describe as a bit of a world of its own. The asking price of €385,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €461,857. That puts it 17% below the neighbourhood average, a gap that is also reflected in the price per square metre. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,607, while this home comes in at €3,969 per m² based on the BAG floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
The apartment was built in 1972 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The listing does not provide further details about the layout, outdoor space or installations, so the description is limited to what is stated. The living area is 97 m² according to the BAG registration, and the price per m² is based on that figure. No other floor areas are given, so the BAG figure is the one to go by.
Fortuinwijk-Zuid
Residents of the Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict, the district this neighbourhood belongs to, give their living environment an average score of 7.42, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident describes it as "a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance." The district has around 2,070 inhabitants, and a notable share of them are 65 or older, at 32%. These reviews reflect the wider district rather than this specific street, so they give a general impression of the area around the Fortuinwijk-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, and the AH XL is a ten-minute walk away. For schools, Het Vlietland College is a couple of streets away, and De Astronaut primary school is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zuidwest, a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Leiden Zuidwest is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Leiden, Kennedylaan with line 4 is just around the corner, and Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €428,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €385,000 is 10% below that WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market, though the exact figures are not stated here. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement. Climate risks are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Arenal 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.
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About Apollolaan 14, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €385,000, while the WOZ value is €428,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 10% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so it is a reference point rather than a direct price guide.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 97 m² according to the BAG registration. The price per square metre, at €3,969, is based on this BAG figure. The listing does not provide any other floor areas, so the BAG registration is the only source for the size of the home.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 39 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the soil conditions in the area rather than a verdict on the property's foundation.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 411 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The AH XL is about 809 metres away, a ten-minute walk, and there is also a Lidl at 925 metres. Several other supermarkets, including Jumbo, are within about 1.2 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Het Vlietland College, a secondary school, is about 268 metres away. De Astronaut primary school is about 306 metres away, and Montessorischool Apollo is about 390 metres away. There are also several other schools within a short distance, covering both primary and secondary education.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 1.3 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also bus stops nearby, including Leiden, Kennedylaan with line 4, about 255 metres away, and Leiden, Rooseveltstraat with line 45, about 334 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict give their living environment an average score of 7.42, based on ten reviews. One resident praises the amenities and the apartment itself, while another mentions noise nuisance and a mix of student complexes and houses. These reviews reflect the wider district, not this specific street.
Is the asking price in line with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €385,000 is 17% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €461,857. The price per square metre is also 14% below the neighbourhood average of €4,607 per m². This makes the asking price keen compared to other homes currently for sale in the area.
