A grand apartment on the Rijndijk
This is a spacious apartment in a corner townhouse on the Hoge Rijndijk, in the Rijndijkbuurt neighbourhood of Leiden. The home dates from 1939 and has an energy label F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price is €749,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leiden is €750,625.
The home itself
According to the agent, this home has five rooms, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and three floors, with a volume of 584 m³. The living area is listed as 163 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 75 m². There is a rear garden of 133 m² facing north, plus a front garden, and both a roof terrace and a balcony. The property is freehold, has double glazing and is heated by a combi boiler.
Life in the Rijndijkbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another resident mentions "nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads", and notes that "houses are poorly renovated. Lots of schools. Good amenities." The neighbourhood has 2,370 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Rijndijkbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, with SPAR and Albert Heijn just around the corner. Secondary schools are close by, including Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan a couple of streets away, and the nearest primary school, Basisschool St. Joseph, is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat is just around the corner, and the Haven Apotheek is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Leiden, Burggravenlaan is on your doorstep with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187, and Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €404,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 85% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €298,000 to €404,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise level is 70 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications are medium for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and heat stress, with low flood risk by 2050. 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 Kerkvliet Makelaars.
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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 Hoge Rijndijk 14, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €749,000 is 85% above the WOZ value of €404,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 163 m², is €4,595.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and three floors, with a volume of 584 m³. There is a rear garden of 133 m² facing north, a front garden, and both a roof terrace and a balcony. The property is freehold and has double glazing and a combi boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent states that the home has double glazing, which is a separate feature. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the construction.
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 1939 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and 81% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 70 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 467 metres, followed by SPAR at 739 metres and Albert Heijn at 782 metres. There are also Hoogvliet and Ekoplaza within about a kilometre. In total, there are 39 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
Several secondary schools are very close: Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan at 160 metres, Bonaventura Agora Leiden at 224 metres, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Athena) at 278 metres. The nearest primary school is Basisschool St. Joseph at 617 metres, and there is also an International School Leiden at 725 metres.
How is the public transport from here?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Burggravenlaan at 122 metres, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Other stops include Leiden, Plantage at 305 metres and Leiden, Zijlsingel at 340 metres. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans at 1.3 kilometres.
What do residents say about the Rijndijkbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.29, based on three reviews. One resident praises the "authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another mentions "nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads," and notes that "houses are poorly renovated. Lots of schools. Good amenities."
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 36% between 2020 and 2025, from €298,000 to €404,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is based on municipal data and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
