Valkenburgseweg 10
Molenwijk, Katwijk
AreaA detached house in Molenwijk
Tucked away in the Molenwijk neighbourhood of Katwijk aan den Rijn, this detached house from 1960 sits on a quiet street with greenery nearby. Residents here give their surroundings a perfect score, mentioning the peace, the green spaces and the safe feel of the area. The asking price of €1,075,000 sits about 20% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €894,545. That puts this home on the high side compared with the local market, though the living area is also larger than the neighbourhood norm. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €6,419, and the home is priced at €6,039 per square metre based on the agent's listing. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [detached houses in Katwijk].
The home itself
The agent describes this as a detached house with seven rooms, though the listing does not specify how many of those are bedrooms or bathrooms. The living area is given as 178 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 160 m². Similarly, the plot is listed at 446 m² by the agent, against 270 m² in the BAG registration. The energy label is E, which is on the lower end of the scale, so heating costs are likely to be a noticeable part of the monthly outgoings. The home was built in 1960, which is a fact worth noting when considering the overall character of the property.
Life in Molenwijk
Molenwijk is a neighbourhood where residents clearly feel at home. One resident says: "We have a lot of greenery, a good supermarket, safe neighbourhood, quiet neighbourhood, more shops in the area such as in Valkenburg and Rijnsburg." Another adds: "Good, quiet, lots of green, supermarket nearby." A third resident simply notes: "Safe supermarket in the neighbourhood, lots of greenery, no trouble with thieves." These are based on four reviews, all giving a perfect score. The neighbourhood counts around 2,270 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. The local housing stock is varied, with about 45% single-family homes and 35% owner-occupied properties. For a fuller picture of the area, you can look at [the Molenwijk neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. A Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with a Coop a couple of streets away, and a Lidl a ten-minute walk further. For primary education, the Julianaschool Rijnsburg is a couple of streets away, while the Teylingen College for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Velberg is on your doorstep, and the BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. Public transport is well served: bus stops at Sandtlaan with lines 30 and 31 are on your doorstep, and the Duinvallei/N206 stop with lines 22, 23, 90, 385, 400 and 401 is a couple of streets away. Leiden Centraal station is about 4.7 km from the home, within [the municipality of Katwijk].
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 the address, there are some area-level indications worth noting. The road traffic noise is measured at 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is at 45 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the fact that 71% of properties in this postcode area date from before that year. The soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. These are public risk data at address level, giving indications for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Van der Meer Makelaars.
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About Valkenburgseweg 10, Katwijk
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Molenwijk?
The asking price of €1,075,000 is about 20% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €894,545. The median asking price in the area is €1,135,000, so this home sits below that figure. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,419, while this home is listed at €6,039 per square metre based on the agent's listing.
What is the living area of this home?
The agent lists the living area as 178 m², while the BAG registration records 160 m². The plot is given as 446 m² by the agent, against 270 m² in the BAG registration. The listing does not specify the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, only that the home has seven rooms in total.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with more efficient labels. The home was built in 1960, and the listing does not mention any specific insulation features such as double glazing or floor insulation.
What do residents say about living in Molenwijk?
Residents give the neighbourhood a perfect score of 10 out of 10, based on four reviews. They mention the greenery, the quiet atmosphere and the safe feel of the area. One resident says: "We have a lot of greenery, a good supermarket, safe neighbourhood, quiet neighbourhood, more shops in the area such as in Valkenburg and Rijnsburg." Another notes: "Good, quiet, lots of green, supermarket nearby."
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is measured at 45 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970, specifically in 1960, and the fact that 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is about 460 metres away, and a Coop is about 490 metres away, both within a short walk. A Lidl is about 1.2 km away, and there is another Coop at a similar distance. An Albert Heijn is about 1.3 km from the home. In total, there are 26 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Julianaschool Rijnsburg, a primary school, is about 600 metres away. The Teylingen College for secondary education is about 670 metres away. The PC Oranje Nassauschool is about 1 km away, and the Protestant Christelijke Basisschool de Wegwijzer is about 1.1 km away. There are 46 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Katwijk a/d Rijn, Sandtlaan, about 130 metres away, with lines 30 and 31. The Zonnebloemstraat stop with line 38 is about 230 metres away, and the Duinvallei/N206 stop with lines 22, 23, 90, 385, 400 and 401 is about 270 metres away. Leiden Centraal train station is about 4.7 km from the home.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it remains low for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to the property itself.
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