A detached home at the edge of the woods
This detached house on Poelgeesterweg sits at the edge of the woods, a sheltered spot in a leafy residential area. Built in 1993, the home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €1,760,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price of €2,051,000 in the neighbourhood. For context, this is the least expensive of the five homes currently for sale in this part of Oegstgeest, and it is also below the average for detached houses in Oegstgeest.
Inside the house
According to the agent, the home has eight rooms, including five bedrooms and three bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 277 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 291 m². The plot measures 1,030 m² in both sources. The house has a garden all around and an attached brick garage. It is fully owned, and the agent mentions insulation in the roof, double glazing and full insulation. Heating comes from a central heating boiler, an open fireplace and partial underfloor heating.
Living in Abtspoel
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived in Oegstgeest for 30 years, says: "Oegstgeest is a nice village with many good facilities, such as shopping centres, sports clubs, water sports opportunities, swimming pool, restaurants, etc." Another resident, speaking about Poelgeest, notes: "Poelgeest is a quiet neighbourhood, it has a hair salon, gym, primary school... It's also next to a polder with rich nature and birds." A third resident adds that Leiden is nearby and the motorway is easy to reach, though they mention that you have to leave the area for groceries. The neighbourhood has around 490 inhabitants, and about 95% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Abtspoel neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other supermarkets within a short distance. The nearest primary school, Hofdijckschool, is just around the corner, and Yuverta vmbo Oegstgeest for secondary education is on your doorstep. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Actaea is a couple of streets away, and the Alrijne Apotheek Leiden is about a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Oegstgeest, Abtspoelweg with line 50 is just around the corner, and Leiden Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Oegstgeest.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,772,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €1,069,000 to €1,772,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050, again as area-level indications.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van der Meer 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Poelgeesterweg 24, Oegstgeest
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,760,000 is keen compared with the average asking price of €2,051,000 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. It is also the least expensive of the five homes on the market here. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 277 m², is €6,354, which is about 10% below the neighbourhood average per square metre.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has eight rooms, including five bedrooms and three bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 277 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 291 m². The plot measures 1,030 m². There is a garden all around the house and an attached brick garage. The home is fully owned.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €1,772,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €1,760,000 is 1% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 66%, from €1,069,000 in 2020 to €1,772,000 in 2025. This is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn and Jumbo, both about a ten-minute walk away. For schools, Hofdijckschool for primary education is just around the corner, and Yuverta vmbo Oegstgeest for secondary education is on your doorstep. There are also several other primary schools within a short distance.
What is the neighbourhood of Abtspoel like?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident describes Oegstgeest as a nice village with good facilities, while another calls Poelgeest quiet and next to a polder with rich nature. A third resident mentions that Leiden is nearby and the motorway is easy to reach, though you have to leave the area for groceries.
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 the area is a KCAF attention area, with 33% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus stop Oegstgeest, Abtspoelweg with line 50 is just around the corner, and there are additional bus stops with line 54 within a short walk. Leiden Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk away, providing a direct rail connection.
