A grand home on the water
This detached house on the Rijnsburgersingel sits right in the middle of Leiden, with water views and a free outlook. Built in 1876, it is a striking piece of the city's history, and it stands out in the Stationskwartier neighbourhood. The asking price is €1,195,000. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Leiden reflects the premium for such a property.
Inside the house
The agent describes this as a herenhuis, a detached house, with 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 219 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 237 m². The plot is 244 m² according to both. The house has a garden all around and a balcony. It is fully owned, with roof insulation, double glazing (partly double glazed), a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The volume is 863 m³.
The Stationskwartier neighbourhood
Stationskwartier is a lively part of Leiden, close to the station and the city centre. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident mentions a "Nice neighbourhood with park", noting a beautiful park that is well maintained, though with too few shops and some issues with homeless people. The neighbourhood has 3,055 inhabitants, and 72% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Stationskwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well catered for here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with an AH to go and an Aldi just around the corner. For primary education, the Vrije School Mareland is a couple of streets away, and there are several secondary schools within a ten-minute walk, including the Bonaventura Lyceum and the Visser 't Hooft Lyceum. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Boender, a ten-minute walk, and the Poli Apotheek LUMC is a couple of streets away. The hospital, Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, is also close by. Public transport is excellent: the bus stop at Nieuwe Beestenmarkt is just around the corner with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187, and Leiden Centraal station is a five-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see 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. The address risk data, based on public sources at area level, indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 60 dB Lden, while rail, air and industry noise are all below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and 88% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Finke Makelaars, Finke makelaars on Funda, and Huispedia.
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About Rijnsburgersingel 42, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €1,195,000. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €534,214, and the median is €469,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 219 m², is €5,457, while the neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €6,878. These figures are provided for context, without a judgement on whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, this is a herenhuis, a detached house, with 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 219 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 237 m². The plot is 244 m². There is a garden all around and a balcony. The house has a volume of 863 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property tax purposes, and it is not always included in listing data. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the WOZ value or to comment on the historical development of the valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data at area level. This is because the building dates from before 1970, and 88% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It is a fact about the area, not a diagnosis of this property.
What are the nearest amenities and transport options?
The Jumbo supermarket is 140 metres away, with an AH to go and an Aldi at 225 metres. The nearest primary school, Vrije School Mareland, is 389 metres away, and several secondary schools are within 800 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Boender at 892 metres, and the pharmacy Poli Apotheek LUMC is at 618 metres. The bus stop at Nieuwe Beestenmarkt is 198 metres away with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187, and Leiden Centraal station is 273 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Stationskwartier is a neighbourhood in Leiden with 3,055 inhabitants. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident mentions a "Nice neighbourhood with park", noting a beautiful park that is well maintained, though with too few shops and some issues with homeless people.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is D. This is a mid-range label, indicating that the home is not among the most efficient, but also not the least efficient. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing (partly double glazed), a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is a separate fact from these features, and no direct link should be inferred.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
Yes, according to the agent, the home has a garden all around ("Tuin rondom") and a balcony ("Balkon aanwezig"). The plot is 244 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The setting is described as "Aan water, in centrum en vrij uitzicht", meaning it is by the water, in the centre, with a free view.
