A grand townhouse on the Rijndijk
On the Hoge Rijndijk, in the Rijndijkbuurt, stands this imposing terraced house from 1915. It is a classic herenhuis, set in the centre and in a residential area, with a front and back garden. The last known asking price of €1,050,000 was on the high side, sitting 112% above the average asking price of €495,821 for terraced houses in Leiden. This home has not been online since 29 September 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home had 8 rooms, including 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area was listed as 196 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 223 m². The plot measures 243 m². The property has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated with a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. It is freehold ownership.
Life in the Rijndijkbuurt
The Rijndijkbuurt is a lively part of Leiden, with a mix of historic and modern homes. Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, where this neighbourhood sits, give their area an average score of 7.59 out of 10, 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: "Police often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around." The neighbourhood has around 2,380 residents, and the majority of homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Rijndijkbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. A Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with a SPAR a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat is a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Roomburgh is just around the corner. Bus stop Leiden, Burggravenlaan is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers a wide range of amenities and services, as you can read on the page for the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €873,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 20% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 20%, from €727,000 to €873,000. At the address level, the noise load from road traffic is 69 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil is clay. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is low, as is the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Den Elsen Makelaardij, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Hoge Rijndijk 44, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,050,000 was 20% above the WOZ value of €873,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 20%, from €727,000 to €873,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home had 8 rooms in total, including 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area was listed as 196 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 223 m². The plot measures 243 m².
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated with a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, and the soil is clay. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1915, and 81% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
A Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with a SPAR a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is a couple of streets away. The primary school Basisschool St. Joseph is a five-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Leiden, Burggravenlaan is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat is a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Roomburgh is just around the corner.
What do residents say about the Rijndijkbuurt?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, where this neighbourhood sits, give their area an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can." Another notes: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station!" A third mentions: "Police often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around."
What is the noise situation at this address?
At the address level, the noise load from road traffic is 69 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 29 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at this specific home.
How does the living area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The living area of 196 m², according to the agent, was 165% larger than the neighbourhood average of 74 m². The BAG registration records 223 m². The asking price of €1,050,000 was 112% above the average asking price of €495,821 for homes in this neighbourhood.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is low, as is the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
