A quiet spot in the Zeeheldenbuurt
This terraced house on Karel Doormanlaan 37 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Oegstgeest, a town known for its leafy, calm streets. The home was built in 1953 and has an energy label C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The asking price is €550,000. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Oegstgeest is €414,077, so this home sits well above that figure.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total living area is 112 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 113 m². The plot measures 157 m². There is a rear garden of 68 m² facing north, accessible via the back, plus a front garden. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, partly double glazing and HR glazing, and a central heating boiler.
Life in the Zeeheldenbuurt
The Zeeheldenbuurt is a small neighbourhood with about 1,415 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community. Residents across the municipality of Oegstgeest give their living environment an average score of 8.14, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes the area as peaceful, with children playing outside and annual neighbourhood barbecues, adding that amenities are close by and the streets are clean. Another resident echoes this, mentioning a nice park nearby that is not overcrowded and friendly people. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or older and a similar share under 45. For more on what it is like to live here, you can read about the Zeeheldenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Hofdijckschool primary school is on your doorstep, and the RK Jenaplanschool de Kring is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Actaea, is a short walk away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Beker CV is a couple of streets further. For public transport, bus stop Hazenboslaan is just around the corner, served by line 54. Leiden Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Oegstgeest offers further connections. The municipality of Oegstgeest is a pleasant place to live.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €568,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 62%, from €351,000 in 2020 to €568,000 in 2025. As for the area, there are some risk indications at the address level. 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 medium, based on the area, and the soil type is clay. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both current and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Proper Makelaardij o.g. 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 Karel Doormanlaan 37, Oegstgeest
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €550,000 is above the average asking price in the Zeeheldenbuurt, which is €414,077. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,777, while this home is listed at €4,911 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 112 m². The price is also 33% above the neighbourhood average asking price, so it is positioned at the upper end of the local market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 112 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 113 m². The plot measures 157 m². There is a rear garden of 68 m² facing north, accessible via the back, plus a front garden. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €568,000. This is the official valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price of €550,000 is 3% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 62%, from €351,000 in 2020 to €568,000 in 2025, reflecting a strong upward trend in the area.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are indications for the area around the address, not a measurement of this specific home. If noise is a concern, you may want to consider the local environment.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, about 508 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets further at 512 metres. The Hofdijckschool primary school is on your doorstep at 113 metres, and the RK Jenaplanschool de Kring is 239 metres away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Actaea, is 122 metres from the home, and the pharmacy Apotheek Beker CV is 403 metres away.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
Residents across the municipality of Oegstgeest give their living environment an average score of 8.14 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes the area as peaceful, with children playing outside and annual neighbourhood barbecues, adding that amenities are close by and the streets are clean. Another resident mentions a nice park nearby that is not overcrowded and friendly people. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or older.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Oegstgeest, Hazenboslaan, about 205 metres away, served by bus line 54. There are two other bus stops within a few hundred metres, also on line 54. Leiden Centraal train station is approximately 2 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to national rail connections, though the exact destinations and frequencies are not specified here.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for the area is medium, based on the soil type, which is clay. This is an area-level indication from sources like KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1953, and the area data suggests possible wooden piles or shallow foundations, but this is not a diagnosis of this property. No specific advice is given here.
