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 area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, and the home itself is on the fourth floor of a 1937 portiekflat. With an asking price of €825,000, the price is on the high side compared to other apartments in Leiden, and it sits well above the neighbourhood average.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. It has a French balcony and is described as having an open layout with a free view. The home is heated with underfloor heating throughout, a heat recovery system, and a heat pump. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €237.27. The living area is listed as 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 110 m².
Life in Havenwijk-Zuid
Residents of the wider district give their living environment 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 notes: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The district is lively, with many students, and some residents mention a lack of green space. The neighbourhood itself has about 1,810 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Havenwijk-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, just around the corner, and the Haven Apotheek is equally close. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, with Dekamarkt and Hoogvliet also within a ten-minute walk. Schools nearby include De Pionier for primary education and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan for secondary. Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zijlsingel, on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Leiden offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €787,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 5% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €526,000 to €787,000. As for the area, the noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and this is an area-level indication. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium, also an area-level indication.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Emil NVM Makelaars in Leiden - Leiderdorp.
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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 56, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €825,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €787,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 50%, from €526,000 in 2020 to €787,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the fourth floor of a portiekflat. The living area is listed as 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 110 m². The home has a French balcony and is described as having an open layout with a free view.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs. The agent also mentions that the home has underfloor heating throughout, a heat recovery system, and a heat pump. These features contribute to the home's energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building was constructed in 1937, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
The noise levels from road traffic are 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 30 dB Lden, and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 or 2023. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 448 metres away. Dekamarkt is about 578 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is at 753 metres. Hoogvliet has two locations within about 800 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk, making grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are in the area?
For primary education, De Pionier is about 597 metres away. For secondary education, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is about 578 metres away, and Bonaventura Agora Leiden is at 674 metres. Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Athena) is also nearby, at 732 metres.
How is the public transport in this neighbourhood?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zijlsingel, about 149 metres away, and at Leiden, Oosterkerkstraat, about 190 metres away. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 1.6 kilometres away. This makes it easy to get around without a car.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. They mention that everything is close by, including the centre, supermarkets, and healthcare. Some note a lack of green space and noise from students, but overall they are satisfied. The neighbourhood itself has about 1,810 inhabitants.
Is there a garage or parking?
The agent states that there is no garage, but it is possible to have one. The home has a French balcony.
