A spacious family home on the edge of Leiden
This terraced house on Lage Rijndijk sits in De Kooi, a neighbourhood in Leiden-Noord where the streets have a lived-in, everyday feel. Built in 1925, it is a home with history, and at €689,000 it is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the area. The asking price sits 61% above the neighbourhood average of €429,263, and the living area of 162 m² is 93% larger than the typical 84 m² in De Kooi. For context, [terraced houses in Leiden] vary widely in price and size.
Six rooms across two floors
According to the agent, this family home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The total volume comes to 628 m³. There is a garden at the back, facing north. The agent lists the living area at 162 m², while the BAG registration records 173 m²; the plot is 156 m² in both sources. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life in De Kooi
De Kooi is a compact urban neighbourhood with around 6,320 residents, and the streets are busy with daily life. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is far less positive, mentioning drug dealers under the bridge and a lack of police control, while also noting the shops at Kooiplein and the nearby library and schools. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full. [The De Kooi neighbourhood] has its own character within Leiden-Noord.
Shops, schools and transport on the doorstep
Daily errands are easy from here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Primary school De Springplank is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Marecollege is similarly close. The GP practice De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg is 643 m away, with Boots Apotheek De Singel pharmacy right next to it. Bus line 3 stops at Leiderdorp, Spanjaardsbrug just 139 m from the door, and Leiden Lammenschans train station is 2.1 km away. [The municipality of Leiden] offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications at area level, not as an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 65 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1925 construction on clay soil and the fact that 64% of buildings in this postcode area predate 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, with flood risk currently low and heat stress low, rising to medium by 2050.
Offered via multiple channels
At the time of writing, the home is offered via four channels, including De Wekker Makelaardij and its Voorburg branch, as well as Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Lage Rijndijk 113, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in De Kooi?
The asking price of €689,000 is 61% above the average asking price of €429,263 in the neighbourhood. The average price per m² in De Kooi is €5,761, while this home is listed at €4,253 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 162 m². With 19 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, the market here is limited in supply.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The total volume is 628 m³. There is a garden at the back, facing north. The agent lists the living area at 162 m², while the BAG registration records 173 m²; the plot is 156 m² in both sources.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1925, which is reflected in the label. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing, so the label stands on its own as an indication of expected energy performance.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is critical, mentioning drug dealers under the bridge, a lack of police control, and issues with maintenance, while also noting the shops at Kooiplein and the nearby library and schools. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Hoogvliet supermarket is 600 m away, with an Albert Heijn at 688 m. Primary school De Springplank is 533 m away, and secondary school Marecollege is 605 m away. The GP practice De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg is 643 m from the home, with Boots Apotheek De Singel pharmacy at 647 m.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiderdorp, Spanjaardsbrug, just 139 m from the door, and at Leiden, Sumatrabrug at 181 m. Leiden Lammenschans train station is 2.1 km away. The nearest hospital, Alrijne Ziekenhuis Leiderdorp, is 1.9 km away.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Is there a foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1925 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the fact that 64% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What is the flood risk for this location?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium for this address. The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this home.
How many homes are for sale in De Kooi right now?
There are currently 19 homes for sale in De Kooi. The average asking price is €429,263, with a median of €410,000. Prices range from €210,000 to €740,000. The average living area of homes for sale in the neighbourhood is 84 m², making this home at 162 m² considerably larger than most.
