A grand old house in Molenwijk
This detached house on Valkenburgseweg 42 sits in the Molenwijk neighbourhood of Katwijk, a quiet, green corner of the town where residents give their surroundings a perfect 10 out of 10. The asking price of €1,350,000 is on the high side, which is precomputed against the neighbourhood average asking price of €767,286. That makes it the most expensive of the 14 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it is 76% above the average. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,596, while this home is listed at €7,143 per m². If you are looking at detached houses in Katwijk, this one stands out for its size and age.
The home itself
Built in 1902, this house has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 632 m³. The living area is listed as 189 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 164 m². Similarly, the plot is given as 1,133 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration says 422 m². The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The home has been listed since 16 April 2026.
Life in Molenwijk
Residents of the Molenwijk neighbourhood describe it as safe, quiet and full of greenery, with a good supermarket nearby. 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 mentions: "Safe supermarket in the neighbourhood, lots of greenery, no trouble with thieves." These are based on four reviews, all scoring a perfect 10. The neighbourhood has about 2,255 residents, and 35% of the homes are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with a Coop a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Julianaschool Rijnsburg, is a five-minute walk, and the Teylingen College for secondary education is also a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Velberg and the BENU Apotheek Tulpstraat are both just around the corner. Bus stop Katwijk a/d Rijn, Zonnebloemstraat is on your doorstep with line 38, and the Sandtlaan stop with lines 30 and 31 is a couple of streets away. Leiden Centraal station is about 4.5 km away, within the municipality of Katwijk.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 60 dB Lden, while aircraft and industrial noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 71% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij Voorschoten B.V. and De Wekker Makelaardij Voorschoten on Pararius.
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Frequently asked questions
About Valkenburgseweg 42, Katwijk
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Molenwijk?
The asking price of €1,350,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €767,286. It is the most expensive of the 14 homes currently for sale in Molenwijk, and it is 76% above the average. The price per m² is €7,143, based on the agent's listed living area, while the neighbourhood average is €5,596 per m².
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this detached house has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 632 m³. The living area is listed as 189 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 says 422 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance. No insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. This is because the home was built before 1970, and 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 noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is above the norm at 60 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden and industrial noise is 49 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are near Valkenburgseweg 42?
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, about 334 metres away, which is just around the corner. A Coop is about 714 metres away, and another Coop is about 1.1 km away. There are 27 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Julianaschool Rijnsburg, about 593 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Teylingen College for secondary education is about 604 metres away, also a five-minute walk. Other primary schools within about 1 km include Protestants Christelijke Basisschool de Wegwijzer and PC Oranje Nassauschool.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop Katwijk a/d Rijn, Zonnebloemstraat is on your doorstep, with line 38. The Sandtlaan stop with lines 30 and 31 is about 291 metres away, and the Rijnsburg, Boslaan stop with lines 30 and 31 is about 443 metres away. The nearest train station is Leiden Centraal, about 4.5 km away.
What do residents say about living in Molenwijk?
Residents of Molenwijk give their neighbourhood a perfect 10 out of 10, based on four reviews. They describe it as safe, quiet and full of greenery, with a good supermarket nearby. One resident mentions that there are more shops in the area, such as in Valkenburg and Rijnsburg. Another notes there is no trouble with thieves.
