A quiet apartment in Leiderdorp
This apartment on Dotterbloemkreek 36 sits in a peaceful part of Leiderdorp, with a park just a couple of streets away. Built in 1977, it offers 67 m² of living space with an energy label B. The last known asking price of €395,000 was keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €588,444, partly because the floor area was smaller than typical homes in the area. For context, apartments in Leiderdorp vary widely in size and price. This home has not been online since 17 September 2026.
The Voorhof neighbourhood
Voorhof is a quiet, family-friendly area with a mix of single-family homes and apartments. One resident describes it as a "nice neighbourhood shops within walking distance, good bus traffic and beautiful apartment." The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with many households having children. Based on one review, it scores an 8 out of 10. For more details, see the Voorhof neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Your daily shopping is easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk and SPAR express are also within a five-minute walk. For fresh bread or a quick bite, you have several options nearby. Families will find Basisschool de Schakel and Elckerlyc Montessori school both a couple of streets away, while Visser 't Hooft Lyceum is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The area is well served by bus routes, and the train station is 4.7 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiderdorp.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Hypodomus Leiden.
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About Dotterbloemkreek 36, Leiderdorp
Was €395,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €395,000 was 33% below the average asking price in Voorhof (€588,444). However, this apartment is also smaller than average (67 m² vs 138 m²). The price per square metre worked out to about €5,896, which was higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,420 per m². So while the total price was lower, you were paying a premium per square metre.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. In the neighbourhood, 56.3% of homes have label B and 43.8% have label C, so this home is in line with the local standard.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 567 metres away, a five-minute walk. SPAR express and Dirk are also within 635 metres, so you have several options for daily groceries just around the corner.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool de Schakel (306 m) and Elckerlyc Montessori school (356 m). For secondary education, Visser 't Hooft Lyceum is 556 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How is public transport in the area?
The neighbourhood has good bus connections, with several stops within walking distance. The nearest train station is 4.7 km away, so for train travel you would need a bus or bike.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Voorhof is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing. It has a park just 200 metres away and a good range of shops. One resident describes it as "nice neighbourhood shops within walking distance, good bus traffic and beautiful apartment." The area scores 8 out of 10 from one review.
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
At the time, there were 9 homes for sale in Voorhof, with prices ranging from €280,000 to €995,000. The average asking price was €588,444, and the median was €599,000. This apartment was at the lower end of the price range.
What is the year of construction and building period?
The apartment was built in 1977, which is typical for the neighbourhood, 100% of homes in Voorhof were built between 1970 and 1990. The building is therefore around 47 years old and likely has solid construction from that era.
