Homes for sale in Oud Oegstgeest, Oegstgeest
View the current supply of homes for sale in Oud Oegstgeest, including current asking prices and selling times, directly at the top of this page.
House prices in Oud Oegstgeest: clearly above the municipal average
Oud Oegstgeest is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: as many as 90% of the more than 1,880 homes are owner-occupied. Rental properties are scarce and are largely offered by private landlords. The average WOZ value is €807,000, which is significantly higher than the municipal average of €563,000 for Oegstgeest. That difference says something about the character of the neighbourhood: it predominantly consists of spacious single-family homes and detached houses, not cheap starter apartments. Over the past twelve months, 30 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €787,867, with a range of €299,000 to €1,520,000 and an average living area of 142 m². For current asking prices and the present supply of owner-occupied homes in Oud Oegstgeest, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Oud Oegstgeest: a quiet neighbourhood with surprisingly much liveliness within walking distance
Those who live in Oud Oegstgeest live in a neighbourhood that is hard to summarise. It is quiet and green, but at the same time you can walk to the Lange Voort, the shopping street that forms the heart of Oegstgeest. One resident describes it aptly: "My neighbourhood is very cosy and snug, because it is a large shopping street and almost all neighbours are very friendly. Nothing is ever stolen in the neighbourhood, and there are many schools nearby for children." On the neighbourhood page of Oud Oegstgeest you will find all resident experiences and scores per category. The overall rating stands at 8.9 out of 10, with highlights for community (10), amenities (10), safety (9) and accessibility (9).
The amenities are indeed strong. Along and around the Lange Voort there are supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies and several hospitality establishments. For education, there are primary schools within the neighbourhood itself, and secondary schools are reachable by bike in Leiden or elsewhere in Oegstgeest. For sports, there are opportunities at football and tennis clubs in the immediate vicinity, and the Oegstgeest Canal and the nearby Kaag Lakes offer space for water sports and walking. The neighbourhood borders areas such as De Geesten and Oranje Nassau, each with its own atmosphere but blending well into each other.
Accessibility is one of the strongest assets. Leiden Central Station can be reached by bike in about ten minutes, and from Leiden you can travel by train to The Hague in about twenty minutes and to Amsterdam Central in fifteen minutes via the high-speed line. By car, you can quickly connect via the N206 to the A44 towards Amsterdam or The Hague. Bus services run regularly along the main axes of the neighbourhood. For those who commute daily to one of the Randstad cities, this is a comfortable base. The municipality keeps up-to-date information on accessibility and local developments at oegstgeest.nl.
For which buyers is Oud Oegstgeest a serious option?
Oud Oegstgeest mainly attracts families and movers who are looking for space and are willing to pay a hefty price for it. With an average sale price of nearly €788,000, this is not a neighbourhood for starters with a limited budget. Overbidding is not uncommon in this segment, and besides the purchase price, take into account transfer tax (2% for owner-occupiers above the starter exemption), notary costs and possible renovation costs for older homes. Those who still want to live in the area but (not yet) buy can look at rental properties in Oud Oegstgeest, although that supply is limited. Also compare owner-occupied homes in Oegstgeest as a whole for a broader picture.
Searching for owner-occupied homes in Oud Oegstgeest and surrounding neighbourhoods
Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only see what a home costs but also what it is really like to live there. If you find Oud Oegstgeest too expensive or want to compare, also check the supply in Oudenhof, De Kwaak, Oegstgeest Noord or Oegstgeest West for alternatives within the same municipality.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Oud Oegstgeest?
Over the past twelve months, 30 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €787,867. The range was from €299,000 to €1,520,000, with an average living area of 142 m². Oud Oegstgeest is thus well above the municipal average of Oegstgeest as a whole.
What is the WOZ value of homes in Oud Oegstgeest?
The average WOZ value in Oud Oegstgeest is €807,000. For comparison, the average for the entire municipality of Oegstgeest is €563,000. This reflects the predominantly spacious and high-quality housing stock in the neighbourhood, with many single-family homes and detached houses.
What types of homes can you buy in Oud Oegstgeest?
The supply mainly consists of spacious single-family homes and detached houses. Buying apartments in Oud Oegstgeest is possible but less common; the supply is limited and prices for apartments are also relatively high due to the prime location. Ninety percent of the housing stock is owner-occupied.
How accessible is Oud Oegstgeest if you want to buy a home in this neighbourhood?
Leiden Central Station can be reached by bicycle in about ten minutes. From Leiden, you can travel by train to The Hague in about twenty minutes and to Amsterdam in fifteen minutes via the high-speed line. By car, you can quickly connect to the A44 via the N206. Residents give accessibility a score of 9 out of 10.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Oud Oegstgeest?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer you pay transfer tax (2% for owner-occupiers, unless you qualify for the starter exemption up to the applicable limit), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly valuation costs. For older homes in the neighbourhood, it is advisable to include a structural survey in your offer.
My neighbourhood is very cosy and snug, because it's a big shopping street and almost all neighbours are very kind. Nothing ever gets stolen in the neighbourhood, and there are many schools nearby for children.
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