Van 't Hoffstraat 12A
Professorenwijk-West, Leiden
AreaA maisonnette on a quiet street
This maisonnette apartment sits on a quiet road in Professorenwijk-West, a residential pocket of Leiden where the streets feel calm and the houses are mostly pre-war. The setting is described as peaceful, with an unobstructed view, and the neighbourhood counts around 2,930 residents. At €495,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €809,333, and it sits 39% below that figure. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €5,551, while this home is listed at €5,625 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, [apartments in Leiden] give a sense of what else is on the market.
The home itself
Built in 1935, this maisonnette spans two floors and is described as a first-floor apartment with six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 88 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 96 m². The property has double glazing and HR glass, a central heating boiler, and is offered as full ownership. The volume comes to 346 m³. It has been listed since 24 September 2026.
Life in Professorenwijk-West
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.34, based on three reviews. One resident says: "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!" Another notes: "It is always quiet to live there, but when you need something from specific shops, it is necessary to leave the village. This also applies to restaurants or clubs, for example. It is a beautiful area along the water, but real parks or forests are missing here." A third adds: "Good growing up in a neighbourhood like this and a nice environment for a dog." Around 68% of homes in the area are owner-occupied, and most of the housing stock dates from before 1945. [The Professorenwijk-West neighbourhood] has a mix of ages, with 30% of residents between 45 and 65.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with SPAR and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. The Lorentzschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Da Vinci College Lammenschans secondary school is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsen Centrum Roodenburg is on your doorstep, and the Zuider Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. Bus stops at Lorentzkade and Koninginnelaan are within a couple of minutes' walk, with lines 1, 2 and 54. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a five-minute walk, and the Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Leiden] offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €511,000, and the asking price sits 3% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €342,000 to €511,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1935 construction on clay soil, and this is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including April makelaars Leiden on Funda. The listing is available through two sources.
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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 Van 't Hoffstraat 12A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €511,000, and the asking price of €495,000 sits 3% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €342,000 to €511,000. The asking price is also 39% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €809,333, though the home's floor area is smaller than the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This maisonnette apartment spans two floors and is described as a first-floor home. It has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 88 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 96 m². The property has a volume of 346 m³ and is offered as full ownership.
What insulation and heating does the home have?
According to the agent, the home has double glazing and HR glass, along with a central heating boiler. The energy label is D, which means energy costs are likely to be moderate rather than low. The property was built in 1935, and the agent does not state any additional insulation measures beyond the glazing mentioned.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on the 1935 construction on clay soil. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The notes mention that the property may have wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 100% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS at 431 metres, followed by SPAR at 605 metres and Dekamarkt at 665 metres. Hoogvliet is at 669 metres and Ekoplaza at 948 metres. In total, there are 43 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of the address, so daily grocery shopping is well covered.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is Da Vinci College Lammenschans, a secondary school offering vmbo and mavo, at 404 metres. The Lorentzschool primary school is at 437 metres, and the International School Leiden is at 574 metres. There are 85 schools within 5 kilometres, including several primary options within a short walk.
How is public transport from this address?
Bus stops are very close: Leiden, Lorentzkade at 200 metres with lines 1 and 2, and Leiden, Koninginnelaan at 231 metres with line 54. Leiden Lammenschans train station is at 364 metres, making it a five-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, is at 2,306 metres.
What do residents say about living in Professorenwijk-West?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.34, based on three reviews. One resident highlights that it is close to everything, including the station and the centre, with friendly people and greenery nearby. Another mentions it is quiet but that specific shops and restaurants require leaving the area. A third says it is good for growing up and for dogs.
What is the neighbourhood housing market like?
There are currently 6 homes for sale in Professorenwijk-West, with an average asking price of €809,333 and a median of €797,000. The average asking price per square metre is €5,551, and the average floor area is 157 m². In the past period, 48 homes were sold at an average price of €578,750.
