A calm spot in De Vogelwijk
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area, this apartment on Koolmeesstraat 7 sits in De Vogelwijk, a neighbourhood in Leiderdorp. The home dates from 1970 and carries an energy label C. With a price of €439,500, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €492,800. For context, apartments in Leiderdorp are listed at an average of €4,368 per square metre.
The apartment itself
This first-floor apartment spans one floor and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 107 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 106 square metres. The home has a balcony and is set on a quiet road in a residential area. It is fully owned, heated by district heating, and the agent notes that the glazing is largely double. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €210.
Life in De Vogelwijk
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 8.41, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Good place to live." Another mentions: "Nice neighbourhood shops within walking distance, good bus traffic and beautiful apartment." The neighbourhood counts around 2,100 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. Homes here sell in about 17 days on average, according to local market data. For more on the De Vogelwijk neighbourhood, you can read further.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Dirk just around the corner. Two primary schools, De Bron and Daltonschool De Leeuwerik, are a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Florijn, is a five-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Ommedijk is even closer. Bus stops at Vogellaan and Van Poelgeestlaan, served by lines 1 and 2, are just around the corner, and Winkelhof with lines 56 and 410 is a couple of streets away. Leiden Lammenschans station is about 2.8 kilometres off. For more on the municipality of Leiderdorp, see the local page.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €398,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 10% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 72%, from €232,000 to €398,000. As for the area, the noise from road, rail and air traffic stays below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050; heat stress is indicated as medium. 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 Rijnland 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 Koolmeesstraat 7, Leiderdorp
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €439,500 is 10% above the WOZ value of €398,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 72%, from €232,000 to €398,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the first floor and covers one level. It has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 107 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 106 square metres. There is also a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home is heated by district heating, and the agent notes that the glazing is largely double. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €210. This fee typically covers shared maintenance, insurance, and sometimes a reserve fund for future repairs. The exact coverage depends on the association's regulations, which are not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still indicated as low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
Albert Heijn is about 134 metres away, and Dirk is about 427 metres. For schools, De Bron primary school is about 235 metres away, and Daltonschool De Leeuwerik is about 280 metres. Both are within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Vogellaan and Van Poelgeestlaan, served by lines 1 and 2, are about 221 and 283 metres away. The Winkelhof stop, with lines 56 and 410, is about 331 metres away. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 2.8 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 8.41, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Good place to live." Another mentions: "Nice neighbourhood shops within walking distance, good bus traffic and beautiful apartment." These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
