Else Mauhsstraat 7
Schenkwijk, Leiden
AreaA calm spot by the water in Schenkwijk
Else Mauhsstraat 7 sits on a quiet road in Schenkwijk, a residential pocket of Leiden's Stevenshofdistrict. The setting is open, with a free view over the water, and the house itself is a terraced home built in 1989. At €582,000, the asking price is 16% below the average asking price of €693,750 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side of the local market. For context, [terraced houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/tussenwoningen/ ) typically sell in a range that this price sits comfortably within.
Inside the home
The agent describes a three-storey layout with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is given as 120 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 104 m². The plot measures 139 m² according to both sources. The house has a rear garden facing northwest, accessible via the back alley. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation, and is heated by district heating with partial underfloor heating. The property is municipal land held under ground lease, with the canon paid off until 28 October 2060.
Life in Schenkwijk
Schenkwijk is a compact neighbourhood of about 1,945 residents, where most homes were built between 1970 and 1990. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 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 notes: "Nice neighbourhood with park... A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately." The neighbourhood recorded 66 crimes in the latest count, a figure you can weigh for yourself. [The Schenkwijk neighbourhood]( /buurt/schenkwijk-leiden/ ) has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents over 65.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn and Dirk are both just around the corner, and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. Two primary schools, Basisschool De Wereldwijzer and De Stevenshof, sit a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk op 11 is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Stevenshof BV is a couple of streets further. Bus line 2 stops at Leiden, Heintje Davidsweg, just around the corner, and the nearest train station, De Vink, is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/ ) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €520,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 12% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €330,000 to €520,000. As for the area, the noise load from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail 38 dB Lden and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is currently low but 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 via two channels, both through thuis bij Elsalien makelaardij, including on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Else Mauhsstraat 7, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Schenkwijk?
The asking price of €582,000 is 16% below the average asking price of €693,750 for homes currently for sale in Schenkwijk. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,919, while this home is listed at €4,850 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 120 m². Four homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €1,150,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 120 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 m². The plot is 139 m². There is a rear garden facing northwest, accessible via the back alley. The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation, and is heated by district heating with partial underfloor heating.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €520,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €582,000 is 12% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 58%, from €330,000 to €520,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around Else Mauhsstraat 7?
The noise load from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 38 dB Lden, and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, all based on recent reference years. These levels are all below the relevant noise standards. This is area-level data from public sources, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The current flood risk is medium, while pluvial flooding risk is low.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Albert Heijn and Dirk are both 532 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is 1,367 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. These are the nearest of 48 supermarkets within five kilometres. The resident review mentions an indoor route to a supermarket, though that refers to a different apartment in the municipality.
What schools are near Else Mauhsstraat 7?
Two primary schools, Basisschool De Wereldwijzer and De Stevenshof, are both 228 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. Anne Frank primary school is 569 metres away. There are 86 schools within five kilometres, including secondary education at 2.2 kilometres. A resident of the municipality notes there are "enough schools at every level".
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus line 2 stops at Leiden, Heintje Davidsweg, 197 metres away, and also at Leiden, Hadewychlaan and Leiden, Charley Tooropweg, all within a few hundred metres. The nearest train station is De Vink, 962 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. A resident review mentions bus lines within five minutes, though that refers to the wider municipality.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic... Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops... Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes." Another mentions a "nice neighbourhood with park" but notes "too few shops". These reviews reflect the municipality, not specifically Schenkwijk.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation. The heating is via district heating with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation description, and both are stated as provided.
