A spacious family home in Poelgeest
This semi-detached house on Adriaan van Royenlaan 21 sits in Poelgeest, a quiet part of Oegstgeest where residents know each other and the polder with its rich nature is just next door. The asking price is €995,000. The home is one of the [semi-detached houses in Oegstgeest]( /koopwoningen/oegstgeest/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/ ) currently for sale, and it is the most expensive of the 11 homes listed in this neighbourhood right now.
The home itself
Built in 1998, this six-room house spans three floors and includes five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is 188 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 187 m²; the plot is 310 m² in both records. The garden consists of a rear garden of 110 m², a front garden and a side garden, with the rear garden facing east and accessible via the back alley. The home has full ownership, and the agent describes the insulation as complete, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by district heating with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label.
Life in Poelgeest
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Poelgeest is a quiet neighbourhood, it has a hair salon, gym, primary school... It's also next to a polder with rich nature and birds, though they do poop a lot over you." Another notes: "The location of Poelgeest is favourable for the worker, but also for the student. Leiden is nearby and otherwise you can get on the motorway to go further away. However, you do have to leave Poelgeest to do groceries or something like that." The neighbourhood has about 2,615 inhabitants, and 77% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Poelgeest neighbourhood]( /buurt/poelgeest-oegstgeest/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk and Lidl a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool De Vogels is a five-minute walk, and Yuverta vmbo Oegstgeest is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Merenwijk in Leiden, a ten-minute walk, with Service Apotheek tot Hulp der Menschheid nearby. Bus stop Jachthaven Poelgeest is on your doorstep, served by line 54, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider surroundings are described in [the municipality of Oegstgeest]( /gemeente/oegstgeest/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €971,000, and the asking price is 2% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €637,000 to €971,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this home. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the flood risk in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Adriaan van Royenlaan 21, Oegstgeest
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €995,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €971,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The home has six rooms across three floors, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is 188 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 187 m². The plot is 310 m². The garden consists of a rear garden of 110 m², a front garden and a side garden, with the rear garden facing east and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and that it is fully insulated. Heating is provided by district heating with partial underfloor heating. The label itself does not indicate the condition of the home, but it does suggest relatively low energy costs.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 886 metres away, just around the corner. Dirk is about 1 kilometre away, and Lidl is about 1.1 kilometres away, both a couple of streets away. There are also other options within 5 kilometres, including an AH to go and another Albert Heijn.
Which schools are within walking distance?
Openbare Basisschool De Vogels is about 401 metres away, a five-minute walk. Yuverta vmbo Oegstgeest is about 463 metres away, also within walking distance. OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster are both about 590 metres away, and Da Vinci College Kagerstraat is about 931 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stop Jachthaven Poelgeest is about 216 metres away, on your doorstep, served by line 54. Leiden Centraal train station is about 1.8 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Merenwijk in Leiden, about 829 metres away, and the nearest pharmacy is about 894 metres away.
What do residents say about living in Poelgeest?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Poelgeest is a quiet neighbourhood, it has a hair salon, gym, primary school... It's also next to a polder with rich nature and birds, though they do poop a lot over you." Another notes that you have to leave Poelgeest for groceries, but that the neighbourhood is fine overall.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €5,293, based on the agent's living area of 188 m². The average asking price per m² for homes currently for sale in Poelgeest is €5,086. The home's living area is 31% larger than the neighbourhood average of 143 m², and the asking price is 38% above the average asking price of €718,909.
