A modern terraced house on a quiet road
This 2015 terraced house sits on a quiet road in Haagweg-Zuid, a residential pocket of Leiden that feels a world away from the bustle of the city centre. The asking price of €795,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €708,625. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,471, while this home is listed at €5,933 per square metre. If you are looking at terraced houses in Leiden, this one stands out for its recent build year.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a fully insulated family home with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is 127 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 134 square metres. The plot is 129 square metres. There is a 60 square metre back garden facing northwest, accessible via the back alley. The home has a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and it is offered in full ownership.
Life in Haagweg-Zuid
Haagweg-Zuid is a small neighbourhood of about 3,735 residents, and it has a mix of housing that includes both student complexes and family homes. Residents of the Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict, the wider district, give their living environment an average score of 7.42, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident notes: "It is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance." The neighbourhood has a relatively young population, with 32% of residents aged 25 to 45. For more on the area, see the Haagweg-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Lidl is just around the corner, and the AH XL and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Ley and Leimundo are both a five-minute walk, and the Leonardo College for secondary education is even closer. The GP practice Piest is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek De Luifelbaan is just around the corner. Bus line 5 stops at Leiden, Brandts Buyskade on your doorstep, and the nearest train station, De Vink, is a ten-minute walk. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk as well. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €781,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 64%, from €475,000 to €781,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 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 settlement. The flood risk is low for both the current situation and 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 Alpina Makelaardij.
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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 Arthur van Schendelstraat 5, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €795,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €781,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 134 square metres, is €5,933.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a family home with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is 127 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 134 square metres. The plot is 129 square metres. There is a 60 square metre back garden facing northwest, accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
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 agent also states that the home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data at address level. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl is about 681 metres away, the AH XL is 704 metres, and the Jumbo is 797 metres. There is also a SPAR at 966 metres and an Ekoplaza at 1,166 metres. These are all within a short walk or bike ride.
What schools are close to this home?
The Leonardo College for Atheneum, Havo and Mavo is 367 metres away. Basisschool De Ley and Leimundo are both 426 metres away. There is also Auris College Leiden at 497 metres and Basisschool Pacelli at 708 metres. The nearest primary school is a five-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 5 stops at Leiden, Brandts Buyskade, which is 131 metres away. There are also stops at Churchillbrug and Cornelis Schuytlaan, both around 450 metres. The nearest train station is De Vink, at 1,443 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Bos- en Gasthuisdistrict give their living environment an average score of 7.42, based on ten reviews. One resident praises the amenities: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square." Another notes: "It is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance."
