A practical apartment in Merenwijk-Centrum
This first-floor gallery flat on Rosmolen 100 sits in the Merenwijk-Centrum neighbourhood of Leiden, a residential area where most homes were built between 1970 and 1990. The apartment dates from 1978 and has an energy label C. With a floor area of 46 m² according to the agent, it is priced at €299,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leiden is around €327,000.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It is located on the second living floor of the building and comes with a balcony. The home is heated by block heating and is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €170. According to the BAG registration the living area is 48 m², while the agent lists 46 m².
The Merenwijk-Centrum neighbourhood
Merenwijk-Centrum is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,055 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents across the Merenwijk-Centrum neighbourhood 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."
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with Dirk and Lidl just around the corner. For primary education, OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster are a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Gezondheidscentrum Merenwijk, Huisartsen, is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop Leiden, Arendshorst, served by line 3, is a couple of streets away, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Leiden offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €294,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 72%, from €171,000 to €294,000. According to public address-level data, the noise load from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settling. For pluvial flooding, the indication is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the risk for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Huizenbemiddelaar aan den IJssel and DHB Makelaardij.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Rosmolen 100, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €299,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €294,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 72%, from €171,000 in 2020 to €294,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a gallery flat on the second living floor, with a balcony. The living area is listed as 46 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 48 m². The home is heated by block heating and is offered in full ownership.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €170. This fee is paid by the owner and typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is currently medium, and the risk for 2050 is also medium.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 53 metres away, so on your doorstep. Dirk is 177 metres away, and Lidl is 227 metres away, both just around the corner. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary schools are OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster, both about 349 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the apartment. Brede School Merenwijk is 502 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.2 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Arendshorst, about 161 metres away, served by line 3. Another stop, Leiden, Valkenhorst, is 324 metres away, also on line 3. Leiden Centraal train station is about 1.9 km away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The label is based on the building's characteristics and does not reflect the condition of the home itself.
How many residents live in Merenwijk-Centrum?
Merenwijk-Centrum has about 1,055 residents. Many of them live alone, with 71% of households being single-person households. The average household size is 1.4. About 40% of residents are aged 65 or older.
