A classic end-of-terrace house in Leiden
On Johan de Wittstraat 16, in the Raadsherenbuurt, stands an end-of-terrace house from 1926. The home is part of the Boerhaavedistrict, a stone's throw from the green edge of Leiden. With a price of €945,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Leiden.
Inside the home
This herenhuis spans three floors and offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 159 m², with a plot of 153 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent. There is a garden at the front and back, with the rear garden facing northeast and accessible via the back alley. A detached brick garage and a balcony are also present. The home has partial double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is freehold property.
The Raadsherenbuurt
This is a quiet residential area with 885 residents, where families and older residents live side by side. Across the municipality of Leiden, residents give an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident mentions: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately." The neighbourhood is strongly urban, with an address density of 1,984 per km². For more on the area, see the Raadsherenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the De Leidse Houtschool primary school is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Koninginnelaan, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Linnaeus Oegstgeest, are both within a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Leiden, Lijsterstraat, with lines 20, 21 and 50, is on your doorstep. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home. The address risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 51 dB Lden, while rail, air and industrial noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Graal Makelaardij.
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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 Johan de Wittstraat 16, Leiden
What is the asking price for this end-of-terrace house?
The asking price is €945,000. With a living area of 159 m², that works out to €5,943 per m², based on the agent's listing. This is on the high side compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Leiden. The price reflects the home's size and its location in the Raadsherenbuurt.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
The home has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 159 m², with a plot of 153 m². There is also a balcony, a garden at the front and back, and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has partial double glazing and wall insulation, which may help somewhat, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance is not efficient.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970, in 1926, and the entire postcode area being a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as medium, meaning there is some potential for foundation issues.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail noise is 33 dB, aircraft noise is 45 dB, and industrial noise is 47 dB, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 412 metres away, just around the corner. Other options include AH to go and Aldi within about 1.2 km. For schools, De Leidse Houtschool is a couple of streets away at 292 metres, and Woutertje Pieterse is at 471 metres. There are 93 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Lijsterstraat, at 146 metres, with lines 20, 21 and 50. There are also stops at Oegstgeest, Hendrik Kraemerpark and Oegstgeest, Warmonderweg nearby. Leiden Centraal train station is about 1.1 km away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Leiden, residents give an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident praises the amenities: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square." Another notes the park but mentions "too few shops, so little choice unfortunately."
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and it remains low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rain, is rated as medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Is there a garden and garage with this home?
Yes, the home has both a front and back garden. The rear garden faces northeast and is accessible via the back alley. There is also a detached brick garage and a balcony. The property is freehold, so you own the land and the building outright.
