A calm spot on Waardeiland
This apartment sits on Laan der Verenigde Naties, a quiet road in the Waardeiland neighbourhood of Leiden. Built in 1998, it is a portiekflat on the first floor, with a sheltered position in a residential area. The asking price of €550,000 is 23% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €714,364. For comparison, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,821, while this home is listed at €5,000 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its price relative to the local market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 m². The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a roof terrace, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €201.
Life in Waardeiland
Waardeiland is a small neighbourhood with about 1,060 residents, and a third of them are 65 or older. Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on seven 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 adds: "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. It's great!" A third resident notes: "Police often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around." These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Waardeiland neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, SPAR, is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a couple of streets away, and Daltonschool De Leeuwerik for primary education is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Roomburgh, is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Leiden, Meerburgerkade is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, and 183. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about a ten-minute walk. All of this is within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €559,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €405,000 to €559,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The climate risk indications are medium for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, and low for flood risk in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hypodomus Leiden on Funda.
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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 Laan der Verenigde Naties 2, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €559,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 23% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €714,364.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 m². There is a roof terrace, and the property is in full ownership.
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 has double glazing and wall insulation, according to the agent, which may help with efficiency, but the label itself does not guarantee a specific level of insulation.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the nearest amenities and public transport options?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek Roomburgh, just around the corner. The bus stop Leiden, Meerburgerkade is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, and 183. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Waardeiland, give their area an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says it is a "nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can." Another mentions it is close to everything, including the station and the centre, with greenery and a park nearby. A third notes that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 38%, from €405,000 to €559,000. 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.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €201, according to the agent. This fee typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas, but the specific services included are not detailed in the listing.
