A bright apartment by the water
This fifth-floor apartment on the Van der Valk Boumanweg sits in Ouderzorg, a quiet corner of Leiderdorp. The setting is open, with views over the water and a park, and the building stands along a calm road. At €839,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leiderdorp is €516,350, so this home sits well above that figure.
Inside the home
Built in 2014, this apartment spans two floors and includes five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is 156 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 155 m². The home has a balcony and a garage in the parking basement, and it is located on the seventh living floor. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glass, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the home is heated with a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in Ouderzorg
Ouderzorg is a residential area with about 3,500 residents, and the homes here are mostly owner-occupied. Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 8.41, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Good place to live." Another mentions "nice neighbourhood shops within walking distance, good bus traffic and beautiful apartment." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65. For more on the area, see the Ouderzorg neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the SPAR and Lidl are a couple of streets away. Daltonschool De Leeuwerik and Kon Julianaschool are both within a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk van Kempen, about a ten-minute walk. The Service Apotheek Roomburgh is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop at Van der Valk Boumanweg is on your doorstep, with lines 1 and 2, and Leiden Lammenschans station is about 2.2 km away. The municipality of Leiderdorp is well served by these connections, as described on the municipality of Leiderdorp.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €761,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €560,000 to €761,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. 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 Drieman Garantiemakelaars Bodegraven.
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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 Van der Valk Boumanweg 161, Leiderdorp
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €839,000 is 62% above the average asking price in Ouderzorg, which is €516,350. The price per square metre is €5,378, based on the agent's listed living area of 156 m². This is 12% above the neighbourhood average of €4,783 per m². The price verdict is that the asking price is on the high side compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 156 m², while the BAG registration lists 155 m². There is a balcony and a garage in the parking basement. The home is located on the seventh living floor and is offered in full ownership.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €761,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 36%, from €560,000 in 2020 to €761,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not a measurement inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 480 metres away. The SPAR is at 650 metres and the Lidl at 849 metres. These are within easy walking distance, making daily grocery shopping convenient. There are also several other supermarkets within a few kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
Daltonschool De Leeuwerik is the nearest primary school, at about 474 metres, followed by Kon Julianaschool at 516 metres. For secondary education, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is about 967 metres away. These distances make school runs manageable on foot or by bike.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop at Van der Valk Boumanweg is about 200 metres away, served by lines 1 and 2. Another stop, Leiden Meerburgerkade, is at 331 metres with lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, at about 2.2 km.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 8.41, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Good place to live." Another mentions "nice neighbourhood shops within walking distance, good bus traffic and beautiful apartment." These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
