Capella 59
Rijnsoever-West, Katwijk
AreaA calm spot in Katwijk Noord
This terraced house on Capella 59 sits in Rijnsoever-West, a part of Katwijk Noord where the streets feel relaxed and the pace of life is easy. The area is home to a mix of ages, with a noticeable share of residents over 65, and the atmosphere is friendly rather than bustling. With an address density that marks it as strongly urban, you are still never far from green space, as the nearest park is on your doorstep. The asking price of €545,000 is sharp compared with the average sale price of €552,324 for homes sold in the neighbourhood, and it sits 1% below the WOZ value. For context, [terraced houses in Katwijk]( /koopwoningen/katwijk/tussenwoningen/ ) give you a sense of what this property type typically commands in the municipality.
The house itself
Built in 1991, this home spans two floors and offers five rooms in total, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area comes to 99 square metres, matching the BAG registration, and the plot measures 141 square metres. The interior volume is 337 cubic metres, which gives the rooms a comfortable sense of space. The energy label is A, an efficient label, so the expected energy costs should be on the lower side. The layout is straightforward, with the bedrooms spread across the upper floor and the living spaces on the ground floor, though the exact arrangement of each room is not detailed in the listing.
Life in Rijnsoever-West
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.68 out of 10, based on twenty reviews, and the comments paint a picture of a green, sociable place. One resident says: "Cosy, friendly and relaxed." Another describes it as "very diverse, all kinds of people from all countries who were once brought together in Katwijk," adding that it feels safe and that the greenery and birdlife are remarkable. A third mentions the view over the Rhine, with boats mooring and people cycling by, and notes that neighbours are helpful to each other. The neighbourhood has around 1,885 inhabitants, and the mix of households is fairly even between those with and without children. The crime figure for the area is 34 incidents in total, which you can weigh for yourself. [The Rijnsoever-West neighbourhood]( /buurt/rijnsoever-west-katwijk/ ) is clearly a place where people feel at home.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine here is well served. A Lidl is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, so groceries are never a hassle. For primary education, the PC Oranje Nassauschool is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk van Gent, is within a five-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Rijnsoever BV, is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is handy too, with bus stops at Katwijk, ESA/ESTEC and Katwijk, Schorpioen, offering lines 385, 400, 31 and 90. The nearest train station is Voorhout, about five kilometres away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Katwijk]( /gemeente/katwijk/ ), which keeps the essentials close.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €548,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price lies 1% below this value, so the asking price is in line with the municipal valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €358,000 to €548,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 46 dB, which stays below the norm, and aircraft noise is 45 dB, also under the threshold. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the climate data shows low risk for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Potters & Vooijs 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 Capella 59, Katwijk
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €545,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €548,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly under the municipal valuation, so it is in line with what the municipality considers the home worth. The WOZ value is a formal assessment, not the current market value, but the comparison gives a useful reference point.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 99 square metres, and the plot measures 141 square metres. The interior volume is 337 cubic metres. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so the expected energy costs should be relatively low. The exact arrangement of the rooms on each floor is not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data also shows low risk for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications to be aware of, not a guarantee of the home's condition.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A Lidl supermarket is just around the corner, about 287 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is roughly 884 metres away, so a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk van Gent, is about 600 metres away, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Rijnsoever BV, is about 937 metres away. For schools, the PC Oranje Nassauschool is about 2.7 kilometres away, which is a bit further but still manageable.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops nearby. The closest is Katwijk, ESA/ESTEC, about 252 metres away, with lines 385 and 400. Katwijk, Schorpioen is about 542 metres away, with lines 31, 90 and 385. The nearest train station is Voorhout, about 4.9 kilometres away, so you would need to cycle or drive to catch a train. The bus connections give you options for getting around the region.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.68 out of 10, based on twenty reviews. One resident describes it as "cosy, friendly and relaxed," while another highlights the diversity and the green surroundings, with a view over the Rhine and lots of birds. A third mentions that neighbours are helpful and that the area feels safe. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. It is a positive indicator for ongoing running costs.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €358,000 to €548,000. The value increased steadily each year, with a slight dip in 2023 to €487,000 before climbing again. This shows a strong upward trend in the municipal valuation over the period, which reflects the broader market movement in the area.
Is there a risk of flooding at this address?
The climate data for this address shows a low risk for pluvial flooding, which means flooding from heavy rain is unlikely to be a major issue. The current flood risk is also low, and the risk for 2050 remains low. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a detailed assessment of this specific property, but they suggest the home is not in a high-risk flood zone.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood has around 1,885 inhabitants, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over, at 30%. Households are fairly evenly split between those with children (38%) and those without (38%), with 24% being single-person households. The average household size is 2.5 people. This mix suggests a diverse community with a range of ages and family situations.
