A 1934 apartment in De Waard
This apartment on Evertsenstraat 5 sits in De Waard, a neighbourhood in the Binnenstad-Noord district of Leiden. Built in 1934, the home is offered for €350,000. The asking price is 22% below the average asking price of €446,431 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the keen side of the market. For context, the neighbourhood has 16 homes for sale, with an average price per square metre of €6,415. If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, one bathroom, and spans three floors, with a living area of 57 m². The BAG registration, however, lists the living area as 67 m². The home is located on the first living floor and has a balcony. It is fully owned, and the agent notes that the insulation consists largely of double glazing and HR+ glass, with a central heating boiler. The property is described as being on a quiet road, in a sheltered position within a residential area. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €100.
Life in De Waard
Residents of the district, which includes De Waard, give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another adds: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." The district is lively, with many students, and some residents mention noise from students and partygoers. The neighbourhood itself has 2,230 inhabitants, and 47% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the De Waard neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and Hoogvliet a ten-minute walk. For school, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a couple of streets away, and De Pionier primary school is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, is just around the corner, as is the Haven Apotheek. Bus stop Leiden, Zijlsingel, with line 3, is on your doorstep, and Leiden, Burggravenlaan, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187, is a couple of streets away. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home, as of 1 January 2025, is €325,000. The asking price is 8% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €211,000 to €325,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is clay. For pluvial flooding, the indication is medium, while flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications based on 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 Kompas makelaars & taxateurs.
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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 Evertsenstraat 5, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €350,000 is 22% below the average asking price of €446,431 for homes in De Waard. The neighbourhood has 16 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €349,000 to €775,000. The average price per square metre is €6,415, while this home is listed at €6,140 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, one bathroom, and spans three floors. It is located on the first living floor and has a balcony. The living area is listed as 57 m² by the agent, though the BAG registration records 67 m². The home is fully owned, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €100.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value, as of 1 January 2025, is €325,000. The asking price of €350,000 is 8% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 54%, from €211,000 in 2020 to €325,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications based on public data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The soil type is clay, and the home was built in 1934, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 518 metres away. Albert Heijn is 626 metres away, and Hoogvliet is 823 metres away. There are also SPAR and another Albert Heijn within about a kilometre. In total, there are 39 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan, a secondary school, is about 343 metres away. Bonaventura Agora Leiden is 441 metres away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Athena) is 514 metres away. For primary education, De Pionier is 831 metres away, and Basisschool St. Joseph is 853 metres away.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus stop Leiden, Zijlsingel, with line 3, is about 104 metres away. Leiden, Burggravenlaan, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187, is 315 metres away. Leiden Lammenschans train station is 1,470 metres away. The nearest bus stop is on your doorstep, making it easy to get around.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district, which includes De Waard, give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another notes: "The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." Some mention noise from students and partygoers.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label is missing. This means you cannot assess the home's energy efficiency from the listing alone.
