Leidseweg 181
Adegeest, Voorschoten
AreaA grand home on a busy road
This semi-detached house on the Leidseweg in Voorschoten is a striking presence, a 1929 herenhuis with a stately character that immediately sets the tone. With five floors and a living area of 194 m² according to the agent, it is a home with real presence. The asking price of €1,100,000 is on the high side, which is a precomputed verdict against the neighbourhood average. For context, the price sits 93% above the average asking price in the area, and this home is one of the [semi-detached houses in Voorschoten]( /koopwoningen/voorschoten/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/ ) currently on the market.
Inside the herenhuis
The agent describes this as a fully insulated home, with a central heating boiler and an open fireplace for warmth. There are six rooms in total, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over five floors. The volume comes to 650 m³. Outside, there is a west-facing back garden of 77 m² and a front garden of 30 m². The setting is noted as being on a busy road within a residential area. The living area is listed as 194 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 196 m².
Life in Adegeest
Adegeest is a residential pocket of Voorschoten with a mix of ages, where 29% of residents are 65 or older and 17% are under 15. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 9.0, based on four reviews. One resident says: "my experience is good because there are many amenities in the neighbourhood and there is a lot to do in the neighbourhood, everything is very easily accessible and you can also enjoy eating out and walking in the park or going to the petting zoo, there are also nice people." Another notes: "It is quiet." A third resident adds: "The municipality is closing more and more play areas for children, which I think is very bad." The district recorded 73 crimes in the latest figures. This is [the Adegeest neighbourhood]( /buurt/adegeest-voorschoten/ ) in a nutshell.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. Openbare Basisschool De VOS is a couple of streets away, and the Fortgensschool is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Leidseweg 95 is within a five-minute walk, while the Alphega Hofland Apotheek is a ten-minute walk. For groceries, Albert Heijn and Aldi are both just around the corner, with a Jumbo a ten-minute walk further. Bus stop Voorschoten, Krimwijk with line 45 is on your doorstep, and line 5 stops at Schubertplantsoen and Beethovenlaan nearby. The nearest train station is De Vink, about 1.7 km away. This is all part of [the municipality of Voorschoten]( /gemeente/voorschoten/ ).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €928,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 19% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 22%, from €758,000 to €928,000. At the address level, the road traffic noise is measured at 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, a level based on the home being built in 1929 on clay soil, with the groundwater level expected to drop towards 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Clingendael Makelaars and Clingendael Makelaars on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
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About Leidseweg 181, Voorschoten
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,100,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €569,950. That puts this home 93% above the neighbourhood average. The price per square metre is €5,670 based on the agent's listed living area of 194 m², which is 13% above the neighbourhood average of €5,033 per m².
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a herenhuis with six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over five floors. The total volume is 650 m³. The living area is listed as 194 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 196 m². The home has a west-facing back garden of 77 m² and a front garden of 30 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €928,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €1,100,000 is 19% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 22%, from €758,000 in 2020 to €928,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1929 on clay soil, with the possibility of wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which increases the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
Openbare Basisschool De VOS is a couple of streets away, and the GP practice Huisartspraktijk Leidseweg 95 is within a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Aldi are both just around the corner for groceries. The Alphega Hofland Apotheek is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest hospital is the Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum in Leiden, about 4 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Voorschoten, Krimwijk with line 45 is on your doorstep. Line 5 stops at Schubertplantsoen and Beethovenlaan, both within a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is De Vink, about 1.7 km away. This gives you options for getting around without a car.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 9.0, based on four reviews. One resident says: "my experience is good because there are many amenities in the neighbourhood and there is a lot to do in the neighbourhood, everything is very easily accessible and you can also enjoy eating out and walking in the park or going to the petting zoo, there are also nice people." Another notes: "It is quiet."
What is the noise situation at this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 39 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler and an open fireplace. Label C is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 10 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €569,950 and a median price of €524,000. The average asking price per square metre is €5,033. In the past period, 45 homes were sold, with an average sale price of €596,489 and an average time on the market of 53 days.
