A quiet spot in the middle of Leiden
This end-of-terrace house sits on a quiet road in the heart of Leiden, in the Molenbuurt neighbourhood. The home dates from 1915 and has an energy label B. At €395,000, the asking price is 43% below the average asking price of €687,000 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the keen side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €6,047, and this home is listed at €6,475 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at end-of-terrace houses in Leiden, this one stands out for its price relative to the neighbourhood.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a one-floor apartment with three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 61 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 59 m². The home has a patio or atrium, and it is located on the first living floor. It comes with double glazing and floor insulation, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The property is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold to consider. The volume of the home is 201 m³.
Life in the Molenbuurt
Residents of the district of Binnenstad-Noord, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another resident adds: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The neighbourhood has 545 inhabitants, and a large share of them are young adults, with 40% between 15 and 25 years old. The housing stock here is mixed, with about half of the homes built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Molenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Jumbo is just around the corner, with a SPAR a couple of streets away. For primary education, Vrije School Mareland is just around the corner, and De Pionier is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, about a ten-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is a couple of streets away. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is also within a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Leiden, Energiepark is on your doorstep with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40, and Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt is just around the corner with many more lines. Leiden Centraal station is a five-minute walk. This all falls within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €398,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €238,000 to €398,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the climate indications include medium pluvial flooding risk, medium flood risk currently, low flood risk by 2050, and medium heat stress both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Voorburg and others.
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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 Lange Scheistraat 4, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €395,000 is 43% below the average asking price of €687,000 for homes currently for sale in the Molenbuurt neighbourhood. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €485,000, and prices range from €375,000 to €1,695,000. This home is priced at the lower end of that range, which is notable given the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a one-floor apartment with three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 61 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 59 m². The home has a patio or atrium, and it is located on the first living floor. The volume of the home is 201 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value of the home is €398,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €238,000 to €398,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 43 dB Lden, and industry noise is 46 dB Lden, all of which are below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, in 1915, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, according to the KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The climate indications for this address include a medium risk of pluvial flooding, a medium flood risk currently, a low flood risk by 2050, and medium heat stress both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is about 216 metres away, the Jumbo is about 250 metres away, and the SPAR is about 340 metres away. There are also an AH to go and an Aldi within about 440 metres. This means daily groceries are within easy walking distance from this home.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Vrije School Mareland, about 276 metres away. De Pionier is about 760 metres away, and Haanstra Basisschool is about 823 metres away. For secondary education, Beroepscollege Leystede is about 886 metres away. These distances make school runs manageable on foot or by bike.
How is the public transport from this address?
The bus stop Leiden, Energiepark is about 119 metres away, with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt is about 125 metres away, with many more lines including 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal train station is about 516 metres away, so both bus and train connections are close by.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Binnenstad-Noord, which includes the Molenbuurt, give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another resident notes: "I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively."
