A grand detached house in Molenwijk
This detached house on Valkenburgseweg 42 sits in the Molenwijk neighbourhood of Katwijk aan den Rijn, a quiet, green corner of Katwijk. With its asking price of €1,350,000, it is the most expensive of the nine homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the price sits 42% above the average asking price of €951,111. That puts it on the high side compared with the local market. For context, detached houses in Katwijk are a rare commodity.
The home itself
Built in 1902, this detached house offers six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The agent lists the living area at 188 m², while the BAG registration records 164 m². Similarly, the plot is given as 1,133 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration states 422 m². The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs. The home has been listed since 16 April 2026.
Life in Molenwijk
Residents of the Molenwijk neighbourhood give it a perfect 10 out of 10, based on four reviews. 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 mentions: "Safe supermarket in the neighbourhood, lots of greenery, no trouble with thieves." The neighbourhood counts about 2,270 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with a Coop a couple of streets away. The Julianaschool Rijnsburg is a ten-minute walk, and the Teylingen College is similarly close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Velberg and the BENU Apotheek Tulpstraat are both on your doorstep. Bus line 38 stops at Katwijk a/d Rijn, Zonnebloemstraat, right outside, and lines 30 and 31 are a short walk away. Leiden Centraal station is about 4.5 km off. All this within the municipality of Katwijk.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to area-level risk data, the road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft and industrial noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970 and 71% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 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, all through De Wekker Makelaardij Voorschoten B.V.
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Frequently asked questions
About Valkenburgseweg 42, Katwijk (Zh)
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Molenwijk?
The asking price of €1,350,000 is the highest among the nine homes currently for sale in Molenwijk. It is 42% above the neighbourhood's average asking price of €951,111. The median asking price is €1,135,000, and prices range from €465,000 to €1,350,000. So this home is at the top end of the local market.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 188 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 164 m². The plot is given as 1,133 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration states 422 m². The home was built in 1902.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F. This is the least efficient label, so you can expect high energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined annually by the municipality. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden and industrial noise is 49 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications at the area level, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 (in 1902) and that 71% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
According to area-level climate data, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, just around the corner at about 334 metres. A Coop is about 714 metres away, and another Coop is at 1,121 metres. Hoogvliet and Albert Heijn are within about 1.2 kilometres. So daily groceries are well within walking distance.
What schools are in the area?
The Julianaschool Rijnsburg, a primary school, is about 593 metres away. The Teylingen College, a secondary school, is about 604 metres away. Other primary schools, such as Protestants Christelijke Basisschool de Wegwijzer and PC Oranje Nassauschool, are within about 1.1 kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 38 stops at Katwijk a/d Rijn, Zonnebloemstraat, just 27 metres away. Lines 30 and 31 stop at Katwijk a/d Rijn, Sandtlaan, about 291 metres away, and at Rijnsburg, Boslaan, about 443 metres away. The nearest train station is Leiden Centraal, about 4.5 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Molenwijk give their neighbourhood a perfect 10 out of 10, based on four reviews. They mention the greenery, the quiet atmosphere, and the nearby supermarket. One resident says: "We have a lot of greenery, a good supermarket, safe neighbourhood, quiet neighbourhood." Another says: "Good, quiet, lots of green, supermarket nearby."
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state certain details, such as the WOZ value. This is not unusual, as some information may not be available at the time of listing.
