A home with a view in Slaaghwijk
This apartment on the eighth floor of a gallery flat in Slaaghwijk, Leiden, offers a free view over the neighbourhood. Built in 1975, it has an energy label C. The asking price of €369,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €352,167. For a sense of what this price buys you in the wider market, have a look at apartments in Leiden.
Inside the apartment
The home has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 88 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The apartment has a balcony and is located on the eighth living floor. It is fully owned, heated by block heating, and the agent notes that the glazing is largely double. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €227.55.
Life in Slaaghwijk
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 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 mentions a nice dog walking area and a beautiful park, though they note the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people sleeping in the bushes. The neighbourhood has around 4,365 inhabitants, and about 42% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Slaaghwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with Lidl and Albert Heijn just around the corner. Brede School Merenwijk is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Socrates) is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice at Gezondheidscentrum Merenwijk is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek tot Hulp der Menschheid is nearby. Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Arendshorst, on your doorstep, and bus lines 3 and 4 at Leiden, De Rode's, a couple of streets away. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was €357,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €242,000 to €357,000. At the address level, the noise load from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The climate indications for pluvial flooding are low, while flood risk and heat stress are medium, both now and 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 Alpina Makelaardij.
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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 Arendshorst 152, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €369,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €357,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €352,167.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 88 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the eighth living floor of a gallery flat.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent notes that the glazing is largely double, and the home is heated by block heating. The exact energy costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €227.55. This contribution is used for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building, such as the gallery and the communal areas.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication at the address level is low. The soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding are low, while flood risk and heat stress are medium, both now and in 2050.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, at about 228 metres. Lidl is just around the corner at 276 metres, and Albert Heijn is also close, at 299 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient without needing a car.
What schools are in the area?
Brede School Merenwijk is a primary school just around the corner, at about 263 metres. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Socrates) is a ten-minute walk, at about 633 metres. Other primary schools, such as OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster, are also within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Arendshorst, on your doorstep, at about 152 metres. Bus lines 3 and 4 stop at Leiden, De Rode's, a couple of streets away, at about 332 metres. Leiden Centraal train station is about 1.7 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident praises the amenities and the indoor route to the supermarket, while another mentions a nice park but notes that it is not lit and that there are regularly homeless people sleeping in the bushes. These reviews describe the municipality, not specifically the Slaaghwijk neighbourhood.
What is the average asking price in the neighbourhood?
The average asking price for homes in the Slaaghwijk neighbourhood is €352,167, based on six homes currently for sale. The median asking price is €354,500, and prices range from €325,000 to €375,000. The asking price of this apartment is on the high side compared with this average.
