Meerburgerkade 9
Meerburg, Leiden
AreaA classic end-of-terrace home in Meerburg
Meerburg is a calm, leafy corner of Leiden where the streets feel settled and lived-in. This end-of-terrace house from 1950 sits on the Meerburgerkade, a quiet road within a residential area, and the asking price of €650,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. The price per square metre comes to €5,556 based on the agent's floor area, and the asking price sits about 23% above the average asking price of €528,222 in the neighbourhood. For context, [end-of-terrace houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/hoekwoningen/) vary widely in price, so this one is at the upper end of what is on offer.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 429 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 117 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 square metres; the plot is 170 square metres according to both. There is a front garden and a back garden, the latter facing northwest and accessible via the back alley. The home has full ownership, partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life in Meerburg
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Meerburg, give their surroundings an average score of 7.59 based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as a "lovely neighbourhood" where "people see each other and help where they can", praising the authentic appearance of the houses and the convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden. Another says it is "close to EVERYTHING", especially the station, with friendly people, plenty of greenery and a park nearby. A third resident mentions 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 the urbanity level is very strongly urban with a high address density. [The Meerburg neighbourhood]( /buurt/meerburg-leiden/) is a mix of older and newer homes, with a large share built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away and a Lidl slightly further. For schools, Bonaventura Agora Leiden and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan are both within a short walk, and there are several primary schools nearby. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, and the Service Apotheek Roomburgh pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops on the Meerburgerkade serve lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183, and Leiden Lammenschans station is about a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/) offers a full range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €650,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is virtually equal to that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €478,000 to €650,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1950 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars and their listing on Funda. The listing has been active since 28 August 2026.
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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 Meerburgerkade 9, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €650,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €650,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 36%, from €478,000 to €650,000, reflecting a steady rise in the official valuation over that period.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 117 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 square metres. The plot measures 170 square metres. There is a front garden and a back garden facing northwest, accessible via the back alley. The property is in full ownership.
What energy label does the home have and what does that mean?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate rather than minimal. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label reflects the official registration and gives an indication of how energy-efficient the home is, but it does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1950 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is also a KCAF attention area, with 66% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 58 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 figures come from public data for the address and reflect the general noise environment, not a measurement taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner at about 200 metres away. An Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk, and a Lidl is slightly further. There are also a Dekamarkt and another Albert Heijn within about 1.5 kilometres. This means daily groceries are easily accessible on foot or by bike.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several secondary schools are within walking distance, including Bonaventura Agora Leiden and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan, both about 500 metres away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden at about 650 metres. For primary education, School Kastanjelaan and Basisschool St. Joseph are both within about 700 metres. A childcare centre is also nearby.
How is the public transport connection from Meerburgerkade?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Meerburgerkade, just around the corner, serving lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. Another stop, Leiden, Wilhelminabrug, is also close and adds line 187. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1.7 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk or a short bike ride.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 7.59 based on seven reviews. One resident calls it a "lovely neighbourhood" where people help each other, praising the authentic houses and the convenient location near the centre. Another says it is close to everything, with friendly people and a park nearby. A third mentions that police are often around and that dog mess can be an issue on the grass field.
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €650,000 is about 23% above the average asking price of €528,222 in the neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area is €525,000, with prices ranging from €349,000 to €795,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,249, while this home is listed at €5,556 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
