A bright apartment in Slaaghwijk
This fourth-floor gallery flat sits in the Slaaghwijk area of Leiden, a lively part of the city where the streets feel busy and the amenities are close at hand. The home itself is a 1975 build with a B energy label, and it comes with a balcony and an open view. At €350,000, the asking price was on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Leiden, which at the time sat around €394,000. This home has not been online since 5 October 2026.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and a single bathroom. The living area was listed as 88 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed it as 87 square metres. The home had largely double glazing and uses block heating, and it was offered as full ownership. There was a monthly homeowners' association fee of €227.
Life in Slaaghwijk
Slaaghwijk is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages, where about a quarter of residents are between 25 and 45. Across the municipality of Leiden, residents give 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." Another adds: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park." The neighbourhood has a park just a short stroll away, and the local crime figure for the area is 148 incidents. The Slaaghwijk neighbourhood is home to around 4,385 people.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dirk is on your doorstep, with the Albert Heijn just around the corner and the Lidl a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Brede School Merenwijk, is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is within a ten-minute walk. The GP and pharmacy are both just around the corner. Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Arendshorst right outside, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers plenty of options for getting around. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is above the standard at 56 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding and flood risk are both indicated as medium, as is heat stress. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Alpina Leiden (formerly De Leeuw Makelaardij) on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Arendshorst 84, Leiden
What was the asking price for this apartment in Slaaghwijk?
The asking price was €350,000. The average asking price for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood was €394,000, with a median of €372,000. The price per square metre came to €4,023 based on the agent's listed floor area of 87 square metres.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over a single floor on the fourth storey of the building. The living area was 88 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed it as 87 square metres.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has a B energy label, which is an efficient label. The home also had largely double glazing and uses block heating, which were separate features noted by the agent.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it was not always included in every listing. If you want to know the current WOZ value, you would need to check the municipal records.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this particular building. The actual condition of the foundation would need to be assessed separately.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Dirk is right on your doorstep at about 158 metres, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 193 metres, and the Lidl is a couple of streets away at 222 metres. This gives you a good choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Brede School Merenwijk, about 340 metres away. OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster are both around 528 metres. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 723 metres away. There are also many other schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Arendshorst, which is just 43 metres from the front door. There are additional stops for the same line at Valkenhorst and De Rode's, the latter also serving line 4. Leiden Centraal train station is about 1.8 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood of Slaaghwijk like?
Slaaghwijk has around 4,385 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. About 41% of households are single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Leiden rate their living experience at 7.46 on average. One resident mentions the nearby park and the convenience of shops, while another notes the limited choice of shops in the area.
What is the homeowners' association fee for this apartment?
The monthly homeowners' association fee was €227. This fee was paid to the VvE and typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas and the building's exterior. The exact coverage of this fee was not detailed in the listing.
Is there a balcony and what is the view like?
Yes, the apartment has a balcony. The agent described the setting as being in a residential area with an open view.
