Van Vollenhovenplein 86
Professorenwijk-Oost, Leiden
AreaA classic Leiden apartment
This apartment on Van Vollenhovenplein 86 sits in Professorenwijk-Oost, a leafy part of Leiden where the streets have an authentic, established feel. The asking price of €325,000 is sharp compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in about 30% below the average asking price of €463,750 in this area. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,069, while this home works out at €4,924 per m² based on the BAG registration. If you are looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out for its price point.
The home itself
The apartment dates from 1956 and has an energy label C. The living area is 66 m² according to the BAG registration. The listing does not provide further details about the layout, number of rooms or any outdoor space, so those specifics are not stated.
Professorenwijk-Oost
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 7.59 out of 10, 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 adds: "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 notes: "Police often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around." The neighbourhood has around 1,275 residents, and about half of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Professorenwijk-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool St. Joseph is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, is a five-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Roomburgh is just around the corner. Bus stops at Augustuspad and Moddermanstraat are a couple of streets away, with lines 187 and 1 and 2. Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers all this within easy reach, as the municipality of Leiden page shows.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is stated for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 52 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1956 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Hoekstra en van Eck.
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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 Vollenhovenplein 86, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €325,000 is about 30% below the average asking price of €463,750 in Professorenwijk-Oost. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,069, while this apartment works out at €4,924 per m² based on the BAG living area of 66 m². The neighbourhood average living area is 93 m², so this home is smaller than the typical property here.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 66 m². The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor whether there is a garden or balcony. The home was built in 1956 and has an energy label C.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated for this property. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the available data for this home. The asking price is €325,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 32 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 at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The home was built in 1956 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner at about 483 metres. A Dekamarkt is about 889 metres away, and a PLUS is at roughly 1.1 kilometres. In total, there are 38 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool St. Joseph is on your doorstep at about 132 metres, and the International School Leiden is just around the corner at 281 metres. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 407 metres away and Bonaventura Agora Leiden is at roughly 471 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops are a couple of streets away: Leiden, Augustuspad at about 302 metres with line 187, and Leiden, Moddermanstraat at 321 metres with lines 1 and 2. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict give their area an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the friendly atmosphere and convenient location near the centre, while another mentions the greenery and nearby park. A third resident notes that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Pluvial flooding, which occurs at heavy rain, is indicated as low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
