A classic apartment on a quiet street
On a quiet residential road in Bovenveen zuid, this apartment from 1938 sits on the first floor of a building with three floors. The home has a living area of 107 square metres and is offered for €525,000. That asking price is 6% above the WOZ value of €495,000, which puts it on the high side compared with the municipal valuation. For context, the asking price per square metre is €4,907, based on the agent's listing. If you are looking at apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg, this one stands out for its size and period character.
Six rooms across three floors
According to the agent, the apartment has six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The volume is 337 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home is set on a quiet road in a residential area. The property is fully owned, with a monthly HOA fee of €150. The heating runs on a central heating boiler, and the insulation is described as partially double glazed. The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient, so heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme.
Life in Bovenveen zuid
Bovenveen zuid is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,150 residents, and it feels like a small community within the larger town. Residents of the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 28 reviews. One resident describes it as "a very soothing neighbourhood with friendly people," adding that "it's a cosy neighbourhood" with a beautiful view and close to the countryside. Another resident, however, expresses concerns about safety in the park, saying "you can never walk through the park normally without being spoken to or almost being hit by a fatbike on the pavement." A third resident simply calls it a "cosy neighbourhood with many lovely neighbours." These are municipal-level impressions, so they reflect the wider area rather than this street specifically. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of households, with 37% single-person households and 35% households with children. For more on the area, see the Bovenveen zuid neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. A second Albert Heijn and a SPAR are within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, De Parachute is a couple of streets away, while secondary options like Sint-Maartenscollege and Corbulo Tech & Design College are also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Tuinenburg, MC de Groene Loper is just around the corner, and Service Apotheek Savalle is even closer. The nearest tram stop, Bruijnings Ingenhoeslaan, is on your doorstep with lines 2 and 23, and Den Haag Laan v NOI train station is a ten-minute walk away. The hospital HMC Antoniushove is further out in Leidschendam. All of this sits within the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €495,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €525,000 is 6% above that valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 64%, from €302,000 to €495,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level data rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 45 dB and aircraft noise at 21 dB are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is relevant given the home was built in 1938 and 96% of properties in this postcode area predate 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and projected for 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brix Makelaars - Voorburg and their listing on Funda. The agent presents the property with the details described above, and the information reflects their listing at this moment.
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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 Jacob Catsstraat 126, Voorburg
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €525,000, while the WOZ value is €495,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price sits 6% above the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is the official valuation used by the municipality, not the current market value, so the comparison gives you a sense of where the asking price stands relative to that benchmark.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 107 square metres, and the volume is 337 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the first floor. The property is fully owned, with a monthly HOA fee of €150.
What does the energy label C mean for this home?
The energy label is C, which indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency. The agent notes that the insulation consists of partially double glazing, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler. With label C, you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The label reflects the home's energy performance, not its structural condition.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is relevant because the home was built in 1938, and 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it reflects the general risk in the surrounding area rather than a verdict on this particular property.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 45 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and aircraft noise at 21 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 609 metres, followed by an Albert Heijn at 676 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 916 metres, and a SPAR at 926 metres. An Aldi is just over a kilometre away. All of these are within easy walking distance, so daily groceries are well covered.
Which schools are close to this home?
For primary education, De Parachute is at 591 metres. For secondary education, Sint-Maartenscollege is at 654 metres, Corbulo Tech & Design College at 663 metres, and Gymnasium Novum at 782 metres. Veurs Voorburg is just over a kilometre away. All of these are within a reasonable walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest tram stop is Bruijnings Ingenhoeslaan at 101 metres, served by tram lines 2 and 23. The Mgr. van Steelaan stop is at 332 metres with the same lines, and the Potgieterlaan bus stop at 336 metres is served by night bus N2. Den Haag Laan v NOI train station is at 467 metres, so both tram and train options are close by.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 28 reviews. One resident describes it as "a very soothing neighbourhood with friendly people," while another mentions concerns about safety in the park. A third calls it a "cosy neighbourhood with many lovely neighbours." These are municipal-level impressions, so they reflect the wider area rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both currently and projected for 2050. Heat stress is also indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
