A penthouse on the water in Oegstgeest
This brand-new penthouse sits on the fifth floor of a 2025 building, right on the water in the Nieuw-Rhijngeest area of Oegstgeest. With a free view and a quiet road setting, it feels a world away from the bustle, yet the centre of Leiden is not far. The asking price of €1,350,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Oegstgeest sits at €1,111,250.
Inside the home
The penthouse spans one floor and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation, and it is heated by underfloor heating throughout, a heat pump and a heat recovery system. A parking space is included. The living area is listed at 155 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 158 m². The energy label is A+++, an efficient label.
Life in Nieuw-Rhijngeest
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 8.15, based on five reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is always very cosy, with children playing outside and also the annual neighbourhood barbecues. The amenities are absolutely great." Another adds: "It's a peaceful neighbourhood, never much nuisance and always very nice to go for a walk because there's a nice park nearby." The district is home to around 3,500 people, and a large share of homes were built after 2010. For a closer look at the area, the Nieuw-Rhijngeest neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. The Jumbo supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, with a Hoogvliet a couple of streets further. The nearest primary school, Het DOK, is also about a ten-minute walk, and the LUMC Curium hospital is just around the corner. The GP practice is a bit further out, and the pharmacy is within walking distance. For public transport, the Bio Science Park-West stop is on your doorstep with bus lines 22, 23, 38, 400 and 401, and Leiden Centraal station is a short drive away. The municipality of Oegstgeest page offers more on the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,000,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 35% above that value. Over the past year, the WOZ value has risen sharply from €300,000 to €1,000,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industry noise all stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the area-level climate indications show low pluvial flooding risk, medium current flood risk and low flood risk by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Vinkenbosch Makelaardij.
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About Zuiderburg 66, Oegstgeest
What does the asking price of €1,350,000 mean for this penthouse?
The asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €1,111,250. That puts the price about 21% above the neighbourhood average. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 155 m², comes to €8,710. Whether that represents good value depends on what you are looking for in a home.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this penthouse have?
The penthouse has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is spread over one floor, on the fifth storey of the building. The agent lists the living area at 155 m², while the BAG registration records 158 m². A parking space is included with the home.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €1,000,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €1,350,000 is 35% above that WOZ value. The WOZ value has risen considerably over the past year, from €300,000 to €1,000,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 30 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 43 dB Lden and industry noise is 49 dB Lden, all of which stay below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not a measurement inside the home itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this penthouse?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about a ten-minute walk away. A Hoogvliet is a couple of streets further, at roughly 1.2 km. An Albert Heijn is about 1.8 km away. Within a five-kilometre radius there are around 50 supermarkets, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Oegstgeest, Bio Science Park-West, about 268 metres away, with bus lines 22, 23, 38, 400 and 401. Two other stops, Willem Einthovenstraat and CORPUS, are within about 400 to 460 metres. Leiden Centraal train station is roughly 2.5 km from the home.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 8.15 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident mentions the cosy atmosphere, children playing outside and annual neighbourhood barbecues. Another highlights the peaceful character and the nearby park. The reviews describe the district as clean, with good amenities and friendly people.
What is the foundation risk at this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications show a low pluvial flooding risk, a medium current flood risk and a low flood risk by 2050. These are general indications for the area.
