A first home in De Kooi
This apartment on the Corantijnstraat sits in De Kooi, a neighbourhood in Leiden-Noord where life happens at street level. With 68 square metres of living space and a last known price of €325,000, it was a compact home in a part of town that had plenty going on. The asking price was keen, coming in 24% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €429,263. For context, the average asking price per square metre in De Kooi was €5,761, while this home asked €4,779 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one sits at the more accessible end of the market. This home has not been online since 28 October 2026.
Inside the apartment
Built in 1965, this portiekflat apartment sits on the first living floor and has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It was full ownership, so there was no leasehold ground rent to factor in. The homeowners association fee was €148 per month. The living area was recorded as 68 square metres in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so the figures match. The home is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in De Kooi
De Kooi is a mixed neighbourhood, and residents of the wider Leiden-Noord district give it an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is less positive, mentioning "too little police control" and saying the neighbourhood is deteriorating. The reviews are split, and with only five of them, they give a limited picture. Around 37% of residents are between 25 and 45, and half of all households are single-person households. The neighbourhood has 6,185 inhabitants. For a fuller picture of what it is like to live here, have a look at the De Kooi neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For schools, Marecollege is on your doorstep, and there are several primary schools within a short walk. The nearest GP is De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg, about a ten-minute walk, with Boots Apotheek De Singel right next to it. For public transport, bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zwembad De Zijl just around the corner, and lines 3 and 56 at Sumatrastraat. Leiden Centraal station is about two kilometres away. The municipality of Leiden is a compact city, and the municipality of Leiden has more on what the wider area offers.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €339,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sat 4% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €208,000 to €339,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil is clay. Noise from road traffic is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is indicated as medium.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Woon4you Makelaars & Taxateurs and Woon4you Makelaars & Taxateurs. The listing had been active since 18 September 2026.
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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 Corantijnstraat 4, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 was 4% below the WOZ value of €339,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €208,000 to €339,000. The asking price was also 24% below the average asking price in De Kooi, which was €429,263.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This portiekflat apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the first living floor and has a balcony. The living area is 68 square metres, and the volume is 225 cubic metres. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It was full ownership, so there was no leasehold ground rent.
What is the homeowners association fee?
The homeowners association fee was €148 per month. This was a monthly contribution to the VvE, which covers shared costs for the building. The home is part of a portiekflat, so the fee goes towards maintaining common areas and the building itself. The exact scope of what the fee covers was not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1965 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from public sources such as KCAF and Atlas Leefomgeving.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
The noise data for this address shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 30 dB Lden, and aircraft noise at 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 400 metres away. An Albert Heijn is about 500 metres away, and a Lidl is roughly 900 metres from the home. There are also a Dirk and another Albert Heijn within about a kilometre. With 39 supermarkets within five kilometres, there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Marecollege, a secondary school, is about 160 metres away. Several primary schools are also nearby, including De Singel and De Viersprong at about 240 metres, and De Springplank at roughly 320 metres. There is also P.C. Hooftcollege VSO, a special secondary school, about 500 metres away. In total, 84 schools are within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zwembad De Zijl, about 150 metres away. Lines 3 and 56 stop at Sumatrastraat, roughly 180 metres from the home. Leiden Centraal train station is about 2.1 kilometres away. The nearest hospital, Alrijne Ziekenhuis Leiden, is about 2.1 kilometres from the apartment.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Leiden-Noord district give an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is critical, mentioning "too little police control" and saying the neighbourhood is deteriorating. The reviews are mixed, and with only five of them, they represent a limited number of voices.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label for this apartment is C. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. A label C was in the middle of the scale, so energy costs would be moderate compared to more efficient homes, but lower than homes with the least efficient labels.
