A quiet spot in Zoeterwoude
This terraced house on Kosterspad 16 sits on a quiet road in a residential area in Dorp Zuid, a small neighbourhood within the village of Zoeterwoude. The home was built in 1972 and has an energy label C. The asking price is €589,000. For context, there are currently two homes for sale in Dorp Zuid, with an average asking price of €1,012,500. If you are curious about other options, you can compare with terraced houses in Zoeterwoude.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 106 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot measures 141 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration states 126 m². The home has a front garden and a back garden of 50 m², with a south-west orientation and access via the back alley. It is fully owned, has partial double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
Dorp Zuid
Dorp Zuid is a small neighbourhood with about 905 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community. Residents across the municipality of Zoeterwoude give their living environment an average score of 8.05, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Zoeterwoude is a lovely village, noticeable from the house prices. You're right in the city but it still feels wonderfully and familiarly village-like." Another adds: "Wonderful living in peace and greenery. Lots of involvement and togetherness." A third resident mentions that packages are sometimes stolen from porches, but notes that this is being addressed. The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Dorp Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and the BENU Apotheek het Groene Hart is just around the corner. Basisschool Het Avontuur is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Zuidwest, is in Leiden, about a ten-minute walk from the centre of Zoeterwoude. For public transport, the bus stop Zoeterwoude, Dorp is a five-minute walk, with lines 400, 401, and N40. The nearest train station, Leiden Lammenschans, is about 2.9 km away. The municipality of Zoeterwoude offers a range of amenities, as you can see on the municipality of Zoeterwoude page.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €460,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 28% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €298,000 to €460,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling, and 1% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, while the flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars.
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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 Kosterspad 16, Zoeterwoude
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €589,000 is 28% above the WOZ value of €460,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 106 m², is €5,557.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area as 106 m², while the BAG registration records 110 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 50 m², with a south-west orientation and access via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The home has partial double glazing and is heated by a central heating boiler, according to the agent.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. However, the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling, and 1% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 7 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 38 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 104 metres away, so on your doorstep. Other options within a few kilometres include PLUS at 2.8 km, Hoogvliet at 2.9 km, Lidl at 3.3 km, and AH XL at 3.3 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Het Avontuur, a primary school, is 265 metres away. For secondary education, Het Vlietland College is about 2.6 km away. There are also several other primary schools within a few kilometres, such as Openbare Basisschool De VOS and Montessorischool Apollo.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Zoeterwoude, Dorp, about 467 metres away, with lines 400, 401, and N40. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, at 2.9 km. There is also a bus stop at Zoeterwoude, A4 P+R, about 713 metres away, with the same lines.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 54%, from €298,000 to €460,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is based on municipal data.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Dorp Zuid has about 905 residents. The average household size is 2.0, and 37% of households are single-person households. About 28% of residents are 65 or older, while 13% are under 15. These figures come from CBS data.
