A calm spot in lively Leiden
This apartment sits on Max Velthuijskade in Haagweg-Noord, a neighbourhood where residents describe an oasis of calm despite being very centrally located. The home is a portiekflat on the first floor, built in 1958, and is offered for €500,000. That asking price is on the high side compared with the average of €552,643 for the seven homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, though the average price per square metre here is €5,428. For context, this home's price per square metre is €5,814, which is above that neighbourhood average. If you are weighing up options, it is useful to see how this compares with other apartments in Leiden.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 86 square metres, with a volume of 293 cubic metres. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated and heated by underfloor heating throughout, powered by a heat pump. The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label, so expect relatively low energy costs. The home is located in a residential area, and the agent lists it as a portiekflat.
Life in Haagweg-Noord
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is an oasis of calm, inhabited by true Leideners. It is very centrally located, close to Leiden Central and the centre of Leiden. Despite the central location, the neighbourhood is remarkably quiet." Another adds: "They keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on." The neighbourhood has 1,840 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. It is a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 4,486 per square kilometre. For more on the area, see the Haagweg-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The nearest GP, Wiersma-van der Hulst Huisartsen, is just around the corner, and Apotheek Kok is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Jumbo is a five-minute walk, with Lidl and AH XL a ten-minute walk. Basisschool Pacelli and Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging are both a five-minute walk away. Public transport is close: bus line 5 stops at Leiden, Churchillbrug on your doorstep, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is also within walking distance. All of this sits within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is stated for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. There are also no risk indications available for this address, such as noise levels, foundation indications, or flooding risks. As a result, this section is limited to what is known from the listing itself.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Apollo Makelaardij Regio Leiden. The listing was placed on 28 August 2026.
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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 Max Velthuijskade 41, Leiden
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €500,000. For the seven homes currently for sale in Haagweg-Noord, the average price is €552,643 and the median is €439,500. The price per square metre for this home is €5,814, based on the agent's listed living area of 86 square metres. The neighbourhood average price per square metre is €5,428.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 86 square metres, with a volume of 293 cubic metres. The home is a portiekflat on the first floor, built in 1958.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs for heating and hot water. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated and has underfloor heating throughout, powered by a heat pump. No specific cost figures are given in the listing.
Is there a WOZ value stated for this home?
No WOZ value is stated in the listing for this home. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, but it is not provided here. As a result, there is no comparison available between the asking price and the WOZ value, nor any information on how the WOZ has developed over recent years.
What risk indications are there for this address?
No risk indications are stated for this address. There is no information on noise levels, foundation indications, or flooding risks for this specific location. The listing does not provide any area-level risk data, so nothing can be said about these factors for this home.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest GP is Wiersma-van der Hulst Huisartsen, just around the corner, and Apotheek Kok is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Jumbo is a five-minute walk, with Lidl and AH XL a ten-minute walk. Basisschool Pacelli and Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging are both a five-minute walk away, and the Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is within walking distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 5 stops at Leiden, Churchillbrug on your doorstep, with additional stops at Leiden, Brandts Buyskade and Leiden, De Genestetstraat a short walk away. Leiden Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk from the home. The listing does not specify destinations or travel times for these services.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Haagweg-Noord an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "an oasis of calm" that is very centrally located yet remarkably quiet. Another notes that neighbours keep an eye on each other and that more young families are moving in. The reviews mention limited social interaction and a lack of green spaces, though there is a playground.
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €500,000 is above the median price of €439,500 for homes currently for sale in Haagweg-Noord. The average asking price is €552,643, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €975,000. The price per square metre here is €5,814, compared with the neighbourhood average of €5,428.
What type of building is this apartment in?
The home is a portiekflat, which is a type of apartment building with a shared entrance and staircase. It is located on the first floor and was built in 1958. The apartment has one floor, with three rooms including two bedrooms and one bathroom, and a living area of 86 square metres.
