A modern end-of-terrace home in Meerburg
Lekstraat 2 sits in Meerburg, a lively part of Leiden where the streets feel lived-in and neighbours know each other. The last known asking price of €689,000 was about 30% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stood at €528,222. For context, the living area of 126 m² is 25% larger than the neighbourhood average of 101 m². If you were comparing options, end-of-terrace houses in Leiden give you a sense of what was on the market here. This home has not been online since 16 September 2026.
What the listing tells us
The listing was brief and did not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor did it mention a garden, balcony, or garage. The home was built in 1971 and carries an A+++ energy label. The living area according to the BAG registration is 126 m², on a plot of 229 m². That was what the agent provided, and nothing more.
Life in Meerburg
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Meerburg, give their area an average score of 7.59, 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 that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field where children play. The neighbourhood has around 2,200 residents, and about 53% of households are single-person households. For a closer look at what this part of Leiden is like, the Meerburg neighbourhood has more detail.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy: a SPAR is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and a Lidl a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, School Kastanjelaan is a couple of streets away, and Bonaventura Agora Leiden is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, about a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Roomburgh is just around the corner. Bus stops at Meerburgerkade and Leiderdorpsebrug are on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. Leiden Lammenschans station is about 1.8 km away. The municipality of Leiden covers all of this and more.
WOZ and address data
There was no WOZ value stated for this home, so no comparison with the asking price was possible. The address-level risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay and sensitive to settlement, and 20% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Kerkvliet Makelaars.
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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 Lekstraat 2, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Meerburg?
The asking price was €689,000, which was about 30% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €528,222. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €5,249, while this home worked out at €5,468 per m² based on the BAG living area of 126 m². The neighbourhood had nine homes at the time for sale, with prices ranging from €349,000 to €795,000.
What property details were missing from this listing?
The listing did not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, and it did not mention a garden, balcony, or garage. The living area of 126 m² and plot of 229 m² are given, along with the year of construction (1971) and the energy label (A+++).
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The listing was brief and focuses on the essentials: the property type, living area, plot size, year of construction, and energy label.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an A+++ energy label, which is an efficient label. The label was a fact about the home's energy performance, and no further details about insulation or heating installations were stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Meerburg, give their area an average score of 7.59 based on seven reviews. One resident praises the friendly, helpful neighbours and the convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden. Another highlights the proximity to the station, the greenery, and the quiet, friendly people. A third mentions that police are often around and that dog mess on the grass field is a nuisance.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data, which is an area-level indication, shows road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications for the area, not a measurement taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 20% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What flood and heat risks apply to this address?
The area-level indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are indications for the area based on climate data, not a prediction for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR is just around the corner at about 256 metres. An Albert Heijn is about 874 metres away, and a Lidl is about 930 metres away, both roughly a ten-minute walk. A Dekamarkt and a Dirk are a bit further, at about 1.3 and 1.4 km respectively. In total, there are 38 supermarkets within 5 km.
What schools are close to this home?
School Kastanjelaan, a primary school, is about 576 metres away. For secondary education, Bonaventura Agora Leiden is about 663 metres away and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is about 680 metres away. The Kon Julianaschool, another primary school, is about 706 metres away. There are 81 schools within 5 km in total.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Leiden, Meerburgerkade is on your doorstep at about 93 metres, served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. Leiden, Leiderdorpsebrug is about 256 metres away with the same lines, and Leiden, Zorgcentrum Roomburgh is about 318 metres away with line 187. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 1.8 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Meerburg has around 2,205 residents. About 53% of households are single-person households, while 23% are households with children and 24% are households without children. The average household size is 1.8. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 2,968 per km².
