A classic apartment in the Transvaalbuurt
This apartment sits on President Steinstraat in the Transvaalbuurt, a neighbourhood in Leiden where the streets have a distinctly historic character. The building dates from 1901, so this is a home with real age and character. At €359,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the median of €337,000 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre comes to €6,298 based on the agent's floor area, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €6,390 per m². For context, there are currently 10 homes for sale in the Transvaalbuurt, and the average asking price is €410,400. This apartment is one of the [apartments in Leiden] currently on the market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors, with a volume of 230 m³. It is located on the first floor. The living area is listed as 57 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. It is offered as full ownership (volle eigendom), with an HOA fee of €15.05 per month. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a residential area with a sheltered position.
Life in the Transvaalbuurt
Residents of the Morsdistrict, of which the Transvaalbuurt is part, give their area an average score of 7.35, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park." Another adds: "Good experiences, nice people, plenty of space, a beautiful dog walking area and a nice park with play space for children!" A third resident notes: "The neighbourhood is quite simple along a road, and there are often students outside in the evenings." The district has 2,045 residents, and 69% of households are single-person households. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban, with an address density of 4,179 per km². For more on the area, see [the Transvaalbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The nearest supermarkets, an AH to go and an Aldi, are just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging is a five-minute walk, and De Morskring is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Wiersma-van der Hulst Huisartsen is a five-minute walk, and the Poli Apotheek LUMC pharmacy is a couple of streets further. The nearest bus stop, Leiden Noordeinde, is just around the corner and is served by lines 5, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Leiden].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €312,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €227,000 to €312,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway, aircraft and industry noise are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is clay. For pluvial flooding at heavy rain, the indication is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress indication is medium.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kompas makelaars & taxateurs and a listing 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 President Steinstraat 14A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €312,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €359,000 is 15% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 37%, from €227,000 to €312,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors, with a volume of 230 m³. It is located on the first floor. The living area is listed as 57 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to the least efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing and wall insulation, which supports the label. The exact monthly energy costs depend on usage and current energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The home was built in 1901 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is clay, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 47 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, and industry noise is 49 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements inside the home itself.
What is the flood and heat risk at this address?
For pluvial flooding at heavy rain, the indication is elevated. The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. The heat stress indication is currently medium, and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are an AH to go and an Aldi, both about 394 metres away, which is just around the corner. A Jumbo is about 407 metres away, also a couple of streets from the home. There are 48 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is the Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging, about 535 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. De Morskring is about 829 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are 98 schools within 5 kilometres, including primary and secondary education options.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden Noordeinde, about 259 metres away, served by lines 5, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Steenstraat stop is about 374 metres away with many more lines. Leiden Centraal train station is about 532 metres away, a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, is about 497 metres away.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the Morsdistrict give their area an average score of 7.35, based on five reviews. One resident mentions a nice dog walking area and a beautiful park, while another notes there are often students outside in the evenings. A third resident says the neighbourhood is reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Transvaalbuurt.
How does the floor area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The living area is 57 m² according to the agent, which is 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 80 m². The BAG registration records 62 m². The price per square metre is €6,298 based on the agent's floor area, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €6,390 per m².
