A ground-floor apartment in Rijndijkbuurt
This ground-floor apartment on Roomburgerlaan 18 sits in the Rijndijkbuurt, a neighbourhood in Leiden where the streets feel lived-in and the centre is within easy reach. Built in 1960, the home has an energy label C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The asking price of €309,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €767,667, according to the precomputed comparison. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,248, while this home is listed at €6,180 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its price point.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 50 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 47 m². The home has a front garden of 12 m² facing southwest, and it is located on the first living floor. According to the agent, the property has double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €6,500, which is stated in the listing.
Life in Rijndijkbuurt
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another resident notes: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby. It's great!" A third resident mentions that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field where children play. The neighbourhood has about 2,370 inhabitants, and half of the households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Rijndijkbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the SPAR is just around the corner, and the Dekamarkt is a ten-minute walk away. Secondary schools are close by, with Bonaventura Agora Leiden a couple of streets away and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Athena) just beyond that. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, and the Service Apotheek Roomburgh is nearby. Bus stops on the Burggravenlaan and at Wilhelminabrug, both a couple of streets away, are served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers a range of amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The address has a medium foundation risk indication, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1960 on clay soil, and 86% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is indicated as medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to become medium by 2050. These are also area-level indications.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Apollo Makelaardij Zoetermeer and Apollo Makelaardij Regio Leiden on Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Roomburgerlaan 18, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €309,000 is 60% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €767,667, according to the precomputed comparison. The price per m² is €6,180 based on the agent's floor area, while the neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €8,248. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, but the home is also smaller than the neighbourhood average of 105 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor. The living area is 50 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration states 47 m². The home is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with a front garden of 12 m² facing southwest. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated in the data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is not available here. Without it, there is no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value, nor any information on how the WOZ has developed over the past five years.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1960 on clay soil, and 86% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, about 381 metres away, followed by Dekamarkt at 764 metres and Hoogvliet at 1,091 metres. For schools, Bonaventura Agora Leiden (secondary education) is 186 metres away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Athena) is 243 metres away. Basisschool St. Joseph is 336 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Leiden, Burggravenlaan and Leiden, Wilhelminabrug, both about 311 and 327 metres away, served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Lammenschans train station is 1,283 metres away. The stops are within a short walk, and the train station is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another notes: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station!"
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not provide details on the specific insulation or heating installations beyond what is stated in the listing, which mentions double glazing and a central heating boiler.
