A maisonette with character in Meerburg
This 1920s maisonette apartment sits on the Hoge Rijndijk, in the Meerburg neighbourhood of Leiden. It is a home with history, built in a year when the area was taking shape, and it now comes with an energy label A. The last known asking price of €575,000 was in line with the market, according to the comparison with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, there were at the time 9 homes for sale in Meerburg, with an average asking price of €528,222. If you are looking at [apartments in Leiden], this one stands out for its size and its position on the upper floors. This home has not been online since 5 October 2026.
The home itself
The apartment is a maisonette, spread over two floors, and is located on the second living floor of the building. According to the agent, the living area was 118 m², while the BAG registration records 110 m². The home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. There was a roof terrace, which the agent listed as a balcony. The property is freehold, so you own the land as well as the building. The agent described the insulation as roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation, and the home was heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in Meerburg
Meerburg is a neighbourhood where residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can", mentioning the authentic appearance of the houses and the convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden. Another says: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby." A third review is more critical, noting that dogs are often walked on the grass field where children play, and that owners leave the dog poop lying around. The neighbourhood has around 2,205 residents, and about 39% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Meerburg neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well served. The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, and the Service Apotheek Roomburgh pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the Wilhelminabrug bus stop is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1.7 km away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Leiden].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home. The address does come with some area-level risk indications, based on public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 41 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the note that the home was built in 1920 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels: Alpina Leiden (formerly De Leeuw Makelaardij) on Funda and Alpina Rijnsburg (formerly De Leeuw Makelaardij).
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About Hoge Rijndijk 160A, Leiden
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €575,000. This was in line with the market, based on a comparison with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €528,222. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 118 m², was €4,873.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment had five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a maisonette spread over two floors, located on the second living floor of the building. The agent listed the living area as 118 m², while the BAG registration records 110 m².
Is there a WOZ value available for this home?
No WOZ value is available for this home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has area-level noise indications. Road traffic noise is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications at area level, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The note explains that the home was built in 1920 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about 323 metres away. An Albert Heijn is about 943 metres away, and a Dekamarkt is about 1,085 metres away. There are 39 supermarkets within 5 km of the address.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest schools are secondary schools: Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan at about 471 metres and Bonaventura Agora Leiden at about 481 metres. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 643 metres away. For primary education, Basisschool St. Joseph is about 766 metres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Wilhelminabrug, about 179 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187. The Leiden, Meerburgerkade stop is about 211 metres away with lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1.7 km away.
What do residents say about the area around this home?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident calls it a "nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can". Another says it is "close to EVERYTHING" with friendly people and a park nearby. A third notes that dog owners sometimes leave poop on the grass field where children play.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also described the insulation as roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation, and the home was heated by a central heating boiler.
