A grand end-of-terrace house in Leiden
On the Meerburgerstraat, in the Meerburg neighbourhood of Leiden, stands this end-of-terrace house from 1915. It is a quiet road with a sheltered position, yet the centre of Leiden is close by. With a price of €795,000, this home is the most expensive of the nine homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the asking price sits 51% above the neighbourhood average of €528,222. That makes this a price on the high side, even for a home of this size. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leiden vary widely in price.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has seven rooms, six bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 542 m³. The living area is listed as 146 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 154 m². The plot is 153 m² according to both. There is a front garden, a side garden and a back garden, the latter facing northwest and accessible via the back alley, plus a balcony. The home has double glazing and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, and is offered as full ownership. The energy label is C.
Life in Meerburg
Meerburg is a friendly, sociable part of Leiden, according to residents of the wider district. One resident describes it as a "nice, friendly 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. Another says it is "close to EVERYTHING", with the station, the centre, greenery and a park all nearby, and "the people are friendly and not loud". A third resident notes that police are often around, and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field where children play. Based on seven reviews, residents of the district give an average score of 7.59. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,205 inhabitants, and 53% of households are single-person households. The Meerburg neighbourhood is a mix of old and newer housing, with 60% of homes built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served here. The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Lidl a ten-minute walk away. For schools, Bonaventura Agora Leiden and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan are both a couple of streets away, as is School Kastanjelaan. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Roomburgh pharmacy is just around the corner. The bus stop at Meerburgerkade is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. Leiden Lammenschans train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €715,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price lies 11% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €532,000 to €715,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1915 on clay soil, and the climate indications show low pluvial flooding and flood risk now and in 2050, with medium heat stress 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 Kerkvliet Makelaars, and it is also listed on Funda.
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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 Meerburgerstraat 1, Leiden
What is the asking price for this home on Meerburgerstraat?
The asking price is €795,000. This is the highest price among the nine homes currently for sale in the Meerburg neighbourhood, and it is 51% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €528,222. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,249, while this home is listed at €5,445 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 146 m².
How many bedrooms does this end-of-terrace house have?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms in total, including six bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 146 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 154 m². The plot measures 153 m². There is also a balcony and a garden with front, side and back sections.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €715,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €795,000 lies 11% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 34%, from €532,000 in 2020 to €715,000 in 2025, with some fluctuation in between.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was built in 1915 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 82% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, just around the corner at about 283 metres. Albert Heijn is about 861 metres away, and Lidl is at about 996 metres, both roughly a ten-minute walk. There are 38 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to Meerburgerstraat?
Several schools are within walking distance. Bonaventura Agora Leiden and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan are both secondary schools, at about 621 and 627 metres respectively. School Kastanjelaan is a primary school at about 646 metres, and Kon Julianaschool is another primary option at about 756 metres. In total, there are 81 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The bus stop at Meerburgerkade is on your doorstep, at about 60 metres, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. There are additional stops at Leiderdorpsebrug and Wilhelminabrug within a few hundred metres. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1.8 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.59 based on seven reviews. One resident calls it a "nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can", praising the authentic houses and the location near the centre. Another says it is close to everything, including the station, with friendly people and a park nearby. A third notes police are often around and that dog mess can be an issue on the grass field.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label of this home is C. The agent states that the home has double glazing and floor insulation, and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the most efficient labels.
