A grand home in the heart of Leiden
This is a remarkable find in Levendaal-West, right in the middle of historic Leiden. The asking price of €895,000 is on the high side, sitting 78% above the average asking price of €501,591 in the neighbourhood. It is currently the most expensive of the 11 homes for sale here, and the price per square metre of €4,068 reflects the premium positioning. For context, this is one of the [apartments in Leiden] currently on the market.
A spacious home with character
Built in 1910, this property is described by the agent as a terraced family home with 9 rooms, 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms spread over 4 floors. The living space is listed at 220 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 138 m². The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as freehold ownership. The agent notes the setting is on a quiet road in the centre.
Life in Levendaal-West
Levendaal-West is a compact urban neighbourhood with around 1,100 residents, and it is very densely populated. 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 mentions: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. The area has a high proportion of single-person households at 73%.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life is well catered for here. Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, with SPAR and Hoogvliet just around the corner. OBS Lucas van Leyden primary school is just around the corner too, and Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Cazander is a five-minute walk, as is the Zuider Apotheek. Bus stops at Jan van Houtkade with lines 182, 183 and 187 are just around the corner, and Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. This is all part of [the municipality of Leiden].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €488,000 as of 1 January 2024, and the asking price sits 83% above that figure. Between 2019 and 2024 the WOZ value rose by 11%, from €441,000 to €488,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hypodomus Leiden.
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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 Doezastraat 7A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €895,000 is 83% above the WOZ value of €488,000, which was set on 1 January 2024. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2019 and 2024 the WOZ value increased by 11%, from €441,000 to €488,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a terraced family home with 9 rooms, 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms spread over 4 floors. The living space is listed at 220 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 138 m². The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as freehold ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The agent notes the home has partial double glazing. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was built in 1910, before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for buildings from before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, with SPAR and Hoogvliet just around the corner. OBS Lucas van Leyden primary school is just around the corner, and Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Cazander and the Zuider Apotheek are both about a five-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop at Jan van Houtkade with lines 182, 183 and 187 is just around the corner. Further stops at Korevaarstraat and Breestraat with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169 are a couple of streets away. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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." Another mentions a nice dog walking area and a beautiful park, though notes there are too few shops. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
How does this home compare to others in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €895,000 is the highest of the 11 homes currently for sale in Levendaal-West, and it sits 78% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €501,591. The living area of 220 m² according to the agent is 168% larger than the neighbourhood average of 82 m².
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at this address is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of waterlogging during heavy rain. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. These are area-level indications from the climate impact atlas.
