A spacious apartment in Professorenwijk-Oost
This apartment on Moddermanstraat 6 sits in Professorenwijk-Oost, a leafy part of Leiden where the streets feel calm and the centre is never far away. Built in 1958, the home spans one floor and offers a generous 134 m² of living space according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 133 m². With five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, there is plenty of room for a household that values space. The asking price is €595,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leiden sits at a different level, but this home's size and position are reflected in its price.
The home itself
The apartment is spread over a single floor, which makes it easy to move around. It has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, so there is no shortage of private space. The volume of the home is 453 m³, giving a sense of the proportions. The energy label is E, which means the home is not among the most efficient, so expect higher energy costs compared with a more modern property. The agent does not mention any specific installations or insulation, so the listing leaves those details out.
Life in Professorenwijk-Oost
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as a "lovely neighbourhood" where "people see each other and help where they can", praising the authentic appearance of the houses and the convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden. Another says it is "close to EVERYTHING", highlighting the station, the greenery and a nearby park. A third resident notes that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field where children play. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific street. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,270 inhabitants, and most homes were built between 1945 and 1970. For more on the area, see the Professorenwijk-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well served here. A bus stop on Moddermanstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 1 and 2, and another stop at Lorentzkade is just around the corner. The nearest train station, Leiden Lammenschans, is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away, with SPAR and Hoogvliet also within a short stroll. Basisschool St. Joseph and the International School Leiden are both just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Roomburgh, is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden as a whole offers a wide range of facilities, and this part of town is no exception.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €541,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value, a precomputed comparison. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 55%, from €349,000 in 2020 to €541,000 in 2025. As for the address, the area-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 54 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built in 1958 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the area is a KCAF attention zone. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsland. The listing is available through more than one source, so you can find it on different platforms.
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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 Moddermanstraat 6, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €541,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on a single floor. The living area is 134 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 133 m². The volume of the home is 453 m³. The energy label is E, which means the home is not among the most efficient, so expect higher energy costs.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €541,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €349,000 in 2020 to €541,000 in 2025. This development is precomputed and reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, road traffic noise at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1958 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the fact that the area is a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A bus stop on Moddermanstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 1 and 2. The nearest train station, Leiden Lammenschans, is about 888 metres away. For groceries, Dekamarkt is about 638 metres away, and SPAR is 716 metres. Basisschool St. Joseph is 160 metres away, and the GP practice Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat is 162 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident calls it a "lovely neighbourhood" with friendly people and a convenient location. Another says it is "close to EVERYTHING" and praises the greenery and nearby park. A third notes that police are often around and that dog mess can be an issue on the grass field.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €4,440, based on the agent's listed living area of 134 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,255, according to the housing market data. This comparison is precomputed and does not include any judgement about value.
