A classic upper apartment in De Kooi
This 1895 upper apartment sits on the second floor of a building on Herensingel, in the De Kooi neighbourhood of Leiden. The home has an open setting with a free view, and the agent describes it as being in the centre. With a living area of 89 square metres according to the agent, the asking price of €460,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €447,417. For context, apartments in Leiden are listed at an average of €5,213 per square metre.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It comes with a roof terrace, and the agent notes roof insulation and double glazing. The home has a central heating boiler and is offered as full ownership. The service charge is €200 per month. The living area is listed as 89 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 square metres.
Life in De Kooi
De Kooi is a neighbourhood in Leiden-Noord, with about 6,185 residents. Half of the households are single-person households, and a quarter have children. Residents of the 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 less positive, mentioning drug dealers and a lack of police control, though they note the shops at Kooiplein and the library and schools nearby. The reviews reflect mixed experiences, so it is worth reading them for yourself. The De Kooi neighbourhood has 24 homes for sale, with asking prices ranging from €245,000 to €740,000.
Amenities and transport
For daily needs, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. Primary schools De Pionier and De Springplank are within a five-minute walk, and secondary school Marecollege is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg and Boots Apotheek De Singel are both just around the corner. Bus stop Leiden, Kooipark is on your doorstep, with lines 3 and 56, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €426,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €256,000 to €426,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, with a medium flood risk currently. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
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.
Frequently asked questions
About Herensingel 52A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €460,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €426,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €447,417.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is an upper dwelling on the second floor, spanning two floors. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 89 square metres, while the BAG registration records 92 square metres. There is a roof terrace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This label indicates that energy costs are likely to be higher compared to more efficient labels. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation and double glazing, which may help with energy efficiency, but the label itself is a separate fact.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, as the building was constructed before 1970, in 1895. The KCAF attention area indicates that 84% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 445 metres away, and Hoogvliet is about 472 metres away. Both are within a short walk. There are also other supermarkets within a kilometre, including another Albert Heijn at 634 metres and a Dekamarkt at 903 metres.
What schools are close to this home?
Primary schools De Pionier and De Springplank are both about 500 metres away, within a five-minute walk. De Singel and De Viersprong are about 629 metres away. For secondary education, Marecollege is about 703 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Kooipark, about 196 metres away, served by lines 3 and 56. Other stops include Leiden, Zijlsingel with line 3 and Leiden, Houtmarkt with line 56. Leiden Centraal train station is about 1.7 kilometres away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the 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 mentions issues with drug dealers and a lack of police control, but also notes the shops at Kooiplein and the library and schools nearby. The reviews are mixed.
