A quiet spot in Merenwijk-Centrum
This apartment on the eighth floor of a gallery flat sits on a quiet road in a residential area, with an unobstructed view. The home was built in 1979 and has an energy label C. At €350,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €327,385. For context, there are currently 13 apartments for sale in the area, with prices ranging from €295,000 to €399,000. If you're looking for apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its elevated position.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 64 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It comes with a balcony, double glazing, and block heating. The property is in full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €258.64. The home has been listed since 2 November 2026.
Life in Merenwijk-Centrum
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I enjoy living here." Another resident, who lives in the area, mentions: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." The neighbourhood itself has about 1,055 residents, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Merenwijk-Centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Lidl supermarket is on your doorstep, just 89 metres away, with Dirk and Albert Heijn a couple of streets further. Brede School Merenwijk is a ten-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within a short distance. The GP practice at Gezondheidscentrum Merenwijk is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Valkenhorst, right outside the building. Leiden Centraal station is about 2 kilometres away, and the hospital is a short drive. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €322,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €216,000 to €322,000. According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk data shows low pluvial flooding risk, but medium flood risk and medium heat stress, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Alpina Makelaardij and Alpina Leiden (formerly De Leeuw Makelaardij) 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 Molenzicht 48, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €350,000, while the WOZ value is €322,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 9% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €5,469.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 64 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the home is on the eighth floor of a gallery flat, with an unobstructed view.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. Heating is provided by block heating, which is a shared system for the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl is just 89 metres away, on your doorstep. Dirk is 157 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 256 metres away. There are also other supermarkets within a short distance, including Hoogvliet and another Albert Heijn about 1.1 kilometres away.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Brede School Merenwijk is 334 metres away, about a five-minute walk. De Dukdalf is 572 metres away, and OBS Kwintijn, R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster, and Zijlwijkschool are all around 626 metres away. There are also secondary schools within 1.2 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Valkenhorst, just 69 metres from the building. There are also stops at Leiden, Arendshorst and Leiden, Zwartemeerlaan, both about 300 metres away. The nearest train station is Leiden Centraal, about 2 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I enjoy living here." Another mentions the convenience of shops and schools nearby. The neighbourhood itself has about 1,055 residents, with a high share of single-person households.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The monthly HOA fee is €258.64. This is a common arrangement for apartments in a gallery flat, covering shared costs for the building.
