Bakker Korffstraat 3
Groenoord, Leiden
AreaA terraced house with character in Groenoord
This terraced house on Bakker Korffstraat 3 sits in Groenoord, a neighbourhood in Leiden-Noord where the streets have a lived-in, everyday feel. Built in 1922, the home has a classic pre-war layout with three rooms spread over two floors. The asking price of €500,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €621,222. For context, the median asking price here is also €500,000, and the home is priced 20% below the neighbourhood average. If you are looking at terraced houses in Leiden, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 86 m². The BAG registration lists the living area as 83 m², so there is a small difference between the two figures. The plot is 90 m² according to the agent, while the BAG says 87 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a back garden of 30 m² facing southeast, which the agent describes as low-maintenance. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright.
Life in Groenoord
Groenoord is a mixed neighbourhood with around 3,255 residents, and about 45% of households are single-person. Residents of the district of Leiden-Noord give their area an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another resident is less positive, mentioning a lack of police control and what they see as decline in Leiden Noord. A third review is brief and blunt. The reviews reflect a range of experiences, so it is worth reading them in full. For more on the area, have a look at the Groenoord neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket is an AH to go just around the corner, with Dirk and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For schools, Het Waterland and SBO De Vlieger are both a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is close by. The GP practice Boender and Apotheek Leidse Hout are both within a ten-minute walk, as is Alrijne Ziekenhuis Leiden. Public transport is well served: the Groenoord bus stop is on your doorstep with lines 3, 4, 365, 366 and 410, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €471,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 68%, from €281,000 to €471,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1922 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Den Elsen Makelaardij B.V. and listings on Funda and other platforms.
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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 Bakker Korffstraat 3, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €500,000 is 20% below the average asking price in Groenoord, which is €621,222. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is also €500,000, so this home sits at the median. The price per square metre is €5,814, based on the agent's stated living area of 86 m². The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is on the lower side compared with other homes currently for sale in the area.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 86 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration gives 83 m². The plot is 90 m² according to the agent, and 87 m² according to the BAG. There is a back garden of 30 m² facing southeast, which the agent describes as low-maintenance. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €471,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €500,000 is 6% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 68%, from €281,000 in 2020 to €471,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the market value, but it gives an indication of how the property is valued for tax purposes.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1922 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is also a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as medium, so it is worth being aware of it.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go, about 675 metres away, with Dirk at 769 metres and Jumbo at 845 metres. For schools, Het Waterland and SBO De Vlieger are both about 397 metres away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is at 430 metres. There are also several other schools within a short distance, including Beroepscollege Leystede and Vrije School Mareland. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Boender at 718 metres, and the pharmacy Apotheek Leidse Hout is at 679 metres.
How is public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Groenoord, about 196 metres away, with lines 3, 4, 365, 366 and 410. There is also a stop at Leiden, Schipholweg at 242 metres with lines 3 and 4, and Leiden, Zweilandlaan at 439 metres with line 54. Leiden Centraal train station is about 766 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives good options for getting around the city and further afield.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation, but the label D suggests there is room for improvement in energy efficiency. The exact energy costs will depend on your usage and the current energy prices, but a D label is not the most efficient, so heating costs may be noticeable in winter.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Leiden-Noord give their area an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another resident is critical, mentioning a lack of police control and what they see as decline in the area. A third review is very brief and negative. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full to get a balanced picture of what living here is like.
