A friendly end-of-terrace home in Meerburg
This end-of-terrace house on Zaanstraat sits in Meerburg, a part of Leiden where life feels close-knit and everyday errands are never far away. The home was built in 1962 and has an energy label G, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. With a floor area of around 104 square metres according to the BAG registration, and 106 square metres according to the agent, the asking price of €500,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €543,857. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leiden are listed at various price points across the municipality.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family home with four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 360 cubic metres. Outside, there is a front garden of 24 square metres, a side garden of 11 square metres, and a back garden of 83 square metres, which faces south. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is situated in a residential area.
Life in Meerburg
Meerburg is a neighbourhood where residents seem to appreciate the balance between quiet streets and easy access to the rest of Leiden. One resident, speaking about the wider district, 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. These reviews come from seven residents of the district, giving an average score of 7.59 out of 10. The neighbourhood has about 2,205 inhabitants, and 39% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Meerburg neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, just 56 metres away, making a quick grocery run effortless. A Lidl is a ten-minute walk, and an Albert Heijn is just over that. For primary education, School Kastanjelaan is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool St. Joseph is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, about 863 metres away, and the Service Apotheek Roomburgh pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Leiden, Zorgcentrum Roomburgh is on your doorstep with line 187, and Leiden, Meerburgerkade is a couple of streets away with lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1.6 kilometres away. The municipality of Leiden offers a range of services and facilities, as described on the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 49 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 1962 on clay soil, with a note that 97% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Voorburg and De Wekker Makelaardij Voorschoten B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Zaanstraat 69, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Meerburg?
The asking price of €500,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €543,857, which is a difference of about 8% below that average. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,474, while this home is listed at €4,717 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. This comparison is precomputed from the neighbourhood housing market data, so it reflects the current asking prices of homes for sale in Meerburg.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family home with four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 360 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 106 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 square metres. The plot size is 178 square metres according to both sources. The home has a front garden of 24 square metres, a side garden of 11 square metres, and a back garden of 83 square metres facing south.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The agent notes that the home has double glazing, which can help with insulation, but the label itself indicates lower overall energy efficiency. There is no information in the listing about specific energy costs, so it is not possible to estimate monthly amounts. The label is a fact from the listing, not a judgement on the home's condition.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1962 on clay soil, and the notes mention that 97% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as medium, which means there is a potential concern, but no specific defects are stated. This information comes from public risk data sources like KCAF.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
A SPAR supermarket is just 56 metres away, making it very convenient for daily groceries. A Lidl is about 997 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is at 1,083 metres. For schools, School Kastanjelaan is a primary school at 639 metres, and Basisschool St. Joseph is at 644 metres. There are also several secondary schools nearby, including Bonaventura Agora Leiden at 573 metres and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan at 622 metres. These distances are from the listing data.
How is public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Zorgcentrum Roomburgh, just 111 metres away, served by bus line 187. Another stop, Leiden, Meerburgerkade, is 295 metres away and is served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. Leiden, Leiderdorpsebrug is at 346 metres with the same lines. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 1.6 kilometres away. These are the stops and lines listed in the data, without additional travel times or destinations.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district, which includes Meerburg, give an average score of 7.59 out of 10 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 mentions: "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 notes that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The noise data for this address shows that road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The levels are given as they are, without further interpretation or advice.
