A fifth-floor flat with a view
This apartment sits on the fifth floor of a gallery flat in Merenwijk-Centrum, a lively part of Leiden where the streets are busy and the amenities are close. The home was built in 1978 and has an energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. With a price of €299,000, the asking price sits 1% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side compared with the market. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leiden is €335,000.
Inside the home
The flat has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 67 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 68 m². There is a balcony, and the home is set in a residential area with a free view. The property has partial double glazing and is heated by block heating. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €362.
Life in Merenwijk-Centrum
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "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'." Another resident mentions: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately." The neighbourhood has 1,055 inhabitants, with 40% aged 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Merenwijk-Centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Lidl a couple of streets away. Brede School Merenwijk is a ten-minute walk away, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both just around the corner. Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Arendshorst, which is on your doorstep, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €301,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed as recorded by the municipality. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 55 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 settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the heat stress indication. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars and Kerkvliet Makelaars.
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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 Papiermolen 116, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €299,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €301,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The comparison is precomputed and shows the asking price sits slightly under this valuation.
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 is 67 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 68 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the fifth floor of a gallery flat with a free view.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The home has partial double glazing and is heated by block heating. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What is the HOA fee for this property?
The monthly HOA fee is €362. This is a service charge for the shared parts of the gallery flat. The property is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 36 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not a measurement inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low. The soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. It gives a general sense of the ground conditions in the vicinity.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is medium, and the flood risk for 2050 is also medium. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the climate impact atlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are close to this apartment?
A Dirk supermarket is 95 metres away, an Albert Heijn is 114 metres away, and a Lidl is 164 metres away. There are also more supermarkets within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn at 1,116 metres and a Hoogvliet at 1,136 metres.
Which schools are near this home?
Brede School Merenwijk is 372 metres away, OBS Kwintijn is 479 metres away, and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster is also 479 metres away. De Dukdalf is 784 metres away and Openbare Basisschool De Vogels is 799 metres away. All are primary schools.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Arendshorst, which is 42 metres away. There are also stops at Leiden, Valkenhorst (240 metres) with line 3, and Leiden, De Rode's (424 metres) with lines 3 and 4. Leiden Centraal train station is 1,874 metres away.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident praises the amenities and the indoor route to the supermarket, while another mentions the park and the dog walking area, though they note there are too few shops. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
Merenwijk-Centrum has 1,055 inhabitants, with 40% aged 65 or older. Single-person households make up 71% of all households, and 7% of households have children. The address density is 2,659, which indicates a strongly urban area.
