A bright apartment in the heart of Leiden
This apartment on the Maalderijstraat sits in Havenwijk-Zuid, a lively part of Leiden's city centre. The home is on the fourth floor of a 1937 portiekflat, with a balcony overlooking the park and the water. At €389,000, the asking price was 33% below the neighbourhood average of €584,944, which made it a sharp price for this part of town. For comparison, apartments in Leiden typically go for more. This home has not been online since 25 September 2026.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area was 48 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration listed 50 m². The home is fully insulated and has underfloor heating throughout. It was offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €171. The balcony is a nice extra for a city apartment.
Havenwijk-Zuid: a lively, central spot
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful." Another adds: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." The neighbourhood has 1,810 inhabitants, and many of them live alone. It is a busy, student-filled area, as one review notes: "there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected." For more on the area, see the Havenwijk-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Pionier, is a ten-minute walk, while the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a five-minute walk. The GP and pharmacy are both on your doorstep. Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zijlsingel, just around the corner, and Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €384,000, based on a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 1% above this value. The address has a medium foundation risk indication, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. Noise from road traffic is above the norm at 51 dB, while rail and air traffic are below their norms. The climate indications show low flood risk and medium heat stress, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two 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.
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About Maalderijstraat 33, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €389,000 was 1% above the WOZ value of €384,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price was also 33% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €584,944.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 48 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration listed 50 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the fourth floor. It is fully insulated and has underfloor heating throughout.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have low energy costs. The agent also stated that the home was fully insulated, which supports the label. No further details about the insulation were given in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication, based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970. It is not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from public sources like KCAF and Atlas Leefomgeving.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB, which is above the Dutch norm. Rail and air traffic noise are below their norms, at 30 dB and 42 dB respectively. These are area-level indications from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the nearest amenities?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is about 480 metres away, and the Dekamarkt is about 600 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, about 250 metres away, and the Haven Apotheek pharmacy is a similar distance. The nearest primary school, De Pionier, is about 615 metres away.
What public transport options are nearby?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zijlsingel, about 125 metres away. There are also stops at Oosterkerkstraat and Hooigracht, both on the same line. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 1.6 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Havenwijk-Zuid is a lively, central part of Leiden, with many students and single-person households. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident mentions that everything is close by, while another notes that there is often noise from students and partygoers.
Is there a risk of flooding or heat stress?
The climate indications for this address show a low risk of pluvial flooding and a low flood risk, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
