A fifth-floor flat in Merenwijk-Centrum
This apartment sits on the fifth floor of a portiekflat on Papiermolen, a quiet road in the Merenwijk-Centrum neighbourhood of Leiden. Built in 1978, it is a one-bedroom home with a single bathroom and a balcony, all on one level. The asking price of €299,000 is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison against the neighbourhood average. For context, there are currently apartments in Leiden available across the municipality.
The home itself
The flat has two rooms in total, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 67 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 69 m². The home has a balcony, is on the fifth floor, and comes with full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation is largely double glazing, and the heating is via block heating. There is a homeowners' association fee of €362.60 per month.
The Merenwijk-Centrum neighbourhood
Merenwijk-Centrum is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,055 residents, and a large share of them live alone. 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 notes: "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." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Merenwijk-Centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just around the corner and Lidl a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Merenwijk, Huisartsen, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek tot Hulp der Menschheid, both within a short walk. For schools, Brede School Merenwijk is a five-minute walk away. Bus stop Leiden, Arendshorst is on your doorstep with line 3, and Leiden Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers more context on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 54 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. 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 Hypodomus Leiden on Funda. The listing has been active since 15 September 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.
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About Papiermolen 120, Leiden
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €299,000. This is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison against the neighbourhood average asking price. The price per square metre is €4,333, based on the agent's listed floor area of 69 m². There are currently two apartments available in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €335,000.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has two rooms in total, including one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It also has a balcony. The living area is listed as 67 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 69 m². The home is on the fifth floor of a portiekflat.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. This means the home is neither the most nor the least efficient on the scale, and energy costs will be moderate compared to the most efficient labels. The agent notes that the insulation is largely double glazing, and the heating is via block heating. No further energy details are stated in the listing.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is available for this property in the listing. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not stated here. As a result, there is no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value, and no historical development of the WOZ value can be provided.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further foundation details are stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep at 96 metres, with Albert Heijn just around the corner at 104 metres and Lidl a couple of streets away at 164 metres. There are also more options within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn at 1,127 metres and Hoogvliet at 1,147 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stop Leiden, Arendshorst is on your doorstep at 50 metres, served by line 3. Leiden, Valkenhorst is just around the corner at 243 metres, also with line 3, and Leiden, De Rode's is a couple of streets away at 429 metres with lines 3 and 4. Leiden Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk at 1,880 metres.
What schools are close to this home?
Brede School Merenwijk is a five-minute walk away at 382 metres, and OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster are both at 468 metres. De Dukdalf is at 779 metres and Openbare Basisschool De Vogels at 797 metres. There are 91 schools within 5 km in total.
What is the neighbourhood like in Merenwijk-Centrum?
Merenwijk-Centrum has around 1,055 residents, with 71% living alone and 40% aged 65 or older. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident mentions the indoor route to the supermarket and nearby shops, while another notes the park and the presence of many elderly residents.
