A first home in Merenwijk-Centrum
This apartment on Papiermolen 38 sits in Merenwijk-Centrum, a quiet corner of Leiden where the streets are lined with low-rise blocks from the seventies. The home was built in 1978 and has an energy label C, so heating costs will be moderate. At €300,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €327,818, which makes it an interesting option for anyone looking at apartments in Leiden.
What the home offers
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the first living level. The living area is 67 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 68 m². It comes with a balcony, double glazing and block heating, and you own the property outright. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €362.60.
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 describes the area as "a place to be", mentioning the indoor route to the supermarket and the nearby square with shops. The neighbourhood itself has 1,055 inhabitants, and 40% of them are 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Merenwijk-Centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn and Lidl just around the corner. Brede School Merenwijk is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both within a five-minute walk. Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Arendshorst, just around the corner, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more, as you can read on the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €296,000, and the asking price is 1% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €190,000 to €296,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 54 dB, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay and sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding and flood risk are both medium, as is heat stress. 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.
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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 38, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €296,000. The asking price of €300,000 is 1% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €190,000 to €296,000. The asking price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €327,818.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the first living level. The living area is 67 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 68 m². There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing and block heating.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €296,000. Between 2020 and 2025, it rose by 56%, from €190,000 to €296,000. The asking price is 1% above the current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 54 dB, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB and air traffic noise is 44 dB, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement at the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is 89 metres away, Albert Heijn is 102 metres away, and Lidl is 157 metres away. All three are within a short walk, making daily groceries easy.
Which schools are close to this home?
Brede School Merenwijk is 379 metres away, OBS Kwintijn is 471 metres away, and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster is also 471 metres away. Several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Arendshorst, 54 metres away, and at Leiden, Valkenhorst, 237 metres away. Bus lines 3 and 4 stop at Leiden, De Rode's, 435 metres away. Leiden Centraal station is 1,886 metres away.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €362.60.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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 indoor route to the supermarket and the nearby square with shops, calling it "a place to be".
