Abraham Kuyperplein 5
Waardeiland, Leiden
AreaA grand home on the water
This is a substantial terraced house on Abraham Kuyperplein, a quiet spot in the Waardeiland neighbourhood of Leiden. The home sits right on the water, which gives the setting a calm, open feel. With a price of €939,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price for terraced houses in Leiden.
Inside the house
According to the agent, this herenhuis has two rooms and one floor, with a volume of 635 m³. The BAG registration records a living area of 204 m², while the agent lists 164 m². The garden is a south-facing back garden of 51 m², and there is an integral garage. The home has a central heating boiler and was built in 1980. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Waardeiland
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Waardeiland, give their area an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another adds: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby. It's great!" A third resident notes that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field. The neighbourhood has about 1,060 inhabitants, and a third of them are 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Waardeiland neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The SPAR is just around the corner, with the Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Daltonschool De Leeuwerik is a ten-minute walk, and the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Roomburgh is just around the corner. Bus stop Leiden, Meerburgerkade is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. Leiden Lammenschans station is about 1.9 km away. The municipality of Leiden is well served by these connections, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €907,000, and the asking price is 4% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 81%, from €500,000 to €907,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, on clay soil that is sensitive to settling, and the pluvial flooding indication is elevated, with flood risk currently low and heat stress 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 Makelaarskantoor van Stralen.
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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 Abraham Kuyperplein 5, Leiden
What does the asking price of €939,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is €939,000 for a terraced house with a living area of 164 m² according to the agent, which works out at €5,726 per m². The price verdict is that the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price for terraced houses in Leiden. The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €907,000, so the asking price sits 4% above that municipal valuation.
How is the house laid out?
According to the agent, this herenhuis has two rooms and one floor, with a volume of 635 m³. The BAG registration records a living area of 204 m², while the agent lists 164 m². There is a south-facing back garden of 51 m² and an integral garage. The home has a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €907,000. Between 2020 and 2025 the value rose by 81%, from €500,000 to €907,000. The asking price of €939,000 is 4% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 26 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding indication is elevated, while the current flood risk is low.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The SPAR is just around the corner at 435 m, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk at 750 m. Daltonschool De Leeuwerik is a ten-minute walk at 660 m, and the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a couple of streets away at 652 m. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat at 1,076 m.
How is the public transport from this home?
Bus stop Leiden, Meerburgerkade is on your doorstep at 133 m, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. Leiden Lammenschans train station is 1,923 m away. The bus stop Leiden, Wilhelminabrug at 362 m also serves lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Waardeiland, give their area an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the friendly atmosphere and the convenient location relative to the centre. Another mentions the proximity to the station and the greenery. A third notes that police are often around and that dog mess can be an issue on the grass field.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home was built in 1980 and has a central heating boiler. The label is a rating of the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition.
