A friendly family home on a quiet street
On Lekstraat 59 in the Meerburg neighbourhood of Leiden, this terraced house from 1962 sits on a quiet road in a residential area, sheltered and close to public transport, a school and a shopping centre. The asking price of €500,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €538,375. For a sense of the wider market, you can compare it with other [terraced houses in Leiden].
The home itself
This three-storey family home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 108 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 112 m²; the plot is 134 m² in both. There is a front garden of 24 m² and a back garden of 71 m² facing southwest. The agent mentions roof insulation and a central heating boiler. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be manageable.
Meerburg, a friendly district
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Meerburg, 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 that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field where children play. The district has about 2,200 residents, and 52% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see [the Meerburg neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with a Lidl and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, School Kastanjelaan, is a five-minute walk, and there are secondary schools within a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Roomburgh, is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stops at Meerburgerkade and Leiderdorpsebrug are on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1.9 km away. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Leiden].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €519,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €322,000 to €519,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1962 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are all area-level indications.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Obèr Makelaardij 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 Lekstraat 59, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €519,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €538,375.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 108 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 112 m². There is a front garden of 24 m² and a back garden of 71 m² facing southwest. The agent also mentions roof insulation and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with the least efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions roof insulation, which can help keep the home warm. No further energy details are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1962 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as medium, without further detail.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is about 260 metres away, with a Lidl and an Albert Heijn about 850-880 metres away. The nearest primary school, School Kastanjelaan, is about 500 metres away, and the Kon Julianaschool is about 650 metres. Secondary schools, including Bonaventura Agora Leiden, are within about 750 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Meerburgerkade and Leiderdorpsebrug are about 160-180 metres away, served by lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183. A third stop, Zorgcentrum Roomburgh, is about 320 metres away with line 187. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 1.9 km away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the friendly, helpful community and the convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden. Another mentions the greenery and nearby park, while a third notes that police are often around and that dog mess can be an issue on the grass field.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 61%, from €322,000 to €519,000. The value increased each year, with a slight dip in 2024 to €455,000 before rising again to €519,000 in 2025. This development is based on municipal data.
