Zeemanlaan 10
Professorenwijk-West, Leiden
AreaA classic Leiden apartment with a garden
This ground-floor apartment on Zeemanlaan sits in Professorenwijk-West, a leafy part of Leiden where residents give their surroundings a solid 8.34 out of 10. Built in 1936, the home combines pre-war character with a practical layout across two floors. The asking price of €499,000 is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, that average asking price in the area is €809,333, and this home is one of the apartments in Leiden currently on the market.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a beneden- en bovenwoning, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 60 m² facing north. The property has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. The homeowners' association fee is €50 per month.
Life in Professorenwijk-West
Residents here talk about a quiet, friendly place where children play outside and dogs are welcome. 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." Another mentions that while it is always quiet, specific shops, restaurants and clubs require leaving the area. These views are based on three reviews. The neighbourhood counts around 2,930 inhabitants, and a large share of the homes date from before 1945. This is the Professorenwijk-West neighbourhood in short.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The GP practice Wendel en van Heezik and the Zuider Apotheek are both just around the corner, and the Lorentzschool is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the PLUS and SPAR are a couple of streets away, with Hoogvliet close behind. Bus stop Koninginnelaan is on your doorstep with line 54, and Leliestraat a short stroll further with lines 1, 2, 4, 45 and 54. Leiden Lammenschans station is a five-minute walk, and the LUMC hospital is within reach. All of this sits within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €470,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €329,000 to €470,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data indicates medium foundation risk, with the home built in 1936 on clay soil. Noise from road traffic is measured at 58 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic stay below their norms. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is medium as well. 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 José Faber Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Zeemanlaan 10, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €499,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €470,000, 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 risen by 43%, from €329,000 in 2020 to €470,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a beneden- en bovenwoning with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 60 m² facing north.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the least efficient label G. The agent notes that the home has double glazing, which helps with heat retention. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What do residents say about living in Professorenwijk-West?
Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.34 out of 10. One resident highlights the proximity to the station and centre, friendly and quiet neighbours, and nearby greenery. Another notes that while it is quiet, specific shops, restaurants and clubs require leaving the area. A third mentions it is good for growing up and for dogs.
What are the nearest schools and supermarkets?
The Lorentzschool is a ten-minute walk away, and the Da Vinci College Lammenschans is a couple of streets away. For groceries, the PLUS and SPAR are both just around the corner, with Hoogvliet a five-minute walk further. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both within a couple of streets.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Koninginnelaan is on your doorstep with line 54, and Leliestraat is a short walk with lines 1, 2, 4, 45 and 54. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a five-minute walk away. This makes it easy to get around without a car.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The area-level data indicates a medium foundation risk for this address. The home was built in 1936 on clay soil, and the KCAF attention area notes that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 37 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
