M.H. Tromphof 39
Witte Hek, Katwijk
AreaA bright apartment near the sea
M.H. Tromphof 39 sits in Witte Hek, a lively part of Katwijk aan Zee where the dunes and the beach are part of everyday life. This first-floor apartment was built in 1995 and carries an energy label B. With a price of €409,000, the asking price sits 4% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side compared with the current market. For context, [apartments in Katwijk]( /koopwoningen/katwijk/appartementen/) average around €5,479 per square metre, while this home comes in at €5,761 per square metre.
Inside the home
The apartment offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 71 square metres, with a volume of 222 cubic metres. According to the agent, the home is located on the first floor. The energy label B indicates a reasonably efficient home, though the listing does not specify any particular insulation features.
Life in Witte Hek
Witte Hek is a compact neighbourhood with just over 2,000 residents, and it has a distinctly coastal character. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very nice, very kind people and a nice place." Another adds: "Our house is 2 minutes from the beach, shopping centre is around the corner, dunes in your back garden, Leiden Central within half an hour by bike. Everything is nearby." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65. [The Witte Hek neighbourhood]( /buurt/witte-hek-katwijk/) is home to around 911 dwellings, of which 60% are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Julianaschool Rijnsburg and PC Oranje Nassauschool are both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Timmers, is just around the corner, and the Kiwi Apotheek is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Marktplein and Gemeentehuis are within walking distance, served by lines 31, 90, 401 and 30, 385, 400, 401 respectively. The nearest train station is Voorhout, about 5.4 kilometres away. [The municipality of Katwijk]( /gemeente/katwijk/) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €427,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €409,000 is 4% below this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 74%, from €245,000 to €427,000. As for address-level risks, road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 45 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the area is noted as a KCAF attention zone with 33% of properties built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Max de Makelaar.
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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 M.H. Tromphof 39, Katwijk
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €409,000, while the WOZ value was set at €427,000 on 1 January 2025. That means the asking price sits 4% below the municipal valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 74%, from €245,000 to €427,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not necessarily the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This first-floor apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 71 square metres, with a volume of 222 cubic metres. The property was built in 1995 and carries an energy label B. The listing does not mention any garden, balcony, or garage.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The area is noted as a KCAF attention zone, where 33% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is measured at 45 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner at about 334 metres, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 564 metres. Lidl is slightly further at 712 metres. In total, there are 21 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are well covered in this part of Katwijk.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Katwijk, Marktplein, about 269 metres away, served by lines 31, 90 and 401. Katwijk, Gemeentehuis is at 447 metres with lines 30, 31, 90, 385, 400 and 401. The nearest train station is Voorhout, approximately 5.4 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very nice, very kind people and a nice place." Another mentions: "Our house is 2 minutes from the beach, shopping centre is around the corner, dunes in your back garden, Leiden Central within half an hour by bike." A third notes there is quite a lot of traffic but that it does not bother them.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood average?
This apartment is listed at €5,761 per square metre, based on the agent's listing of 71 square metres. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,479. The asking price of €409,000 sits 4% below the WOZ value of €427,000.
