Papelaan 18
Bloemenwijk, Voorschoten
AreaA grand home on a quiet lane
This is a stately 1920s terraced house on Papelaan, a quiet residential street in the Bloemenwijk neighbourhood of Voorschoten. With its classic herenhuis character and three floors, it stands out among the homes nearby. The asking price of €979,000 is on the high side, which is a precomputed verdict against the neighbourhood average. For context, [terraced houses in Voorschoten] give you a sense of what else is on the market here.
Seven rooms across three floors
According to the agent, this home has seven rooms including five bedrooms, spread over three floors with a volume of 572 m³. The living area is listed at 161 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 181 m². The plot measures 265 m². The agent mentions roof insulation, floor insulation and double glazing, plus a central heating boiler. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in the Bloemenwijk
Residents of the district give it an average score of 9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "my experience is good because there are many amenities in the neighbourhood and there is a lot to do in the neighbourhood, everything is very easily accessible and you can also enjoy eating out and walking in the park or going to the petting zoo, there are also nice people." Another notes: "It is quiet." A third resident mentions that the municipality is closing more and more play areas for children, which they think is very bad. The neighbourhood has around 1,690 residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. [The Bloemenwijk neighbourhood] has a calm, established feel.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with Hoogvliet on your doorstep, Dirk just around the corner, and SPAR express a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Regenboog and Gevers Deynootschool, are both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Wijngaardenlaan and Service Apotheek Deltaplein are both just around the corner. Bus stops at Voorstraat and Foreschate are within a short walk, served by lines N2, 45, 5 and 46, and Voorschoten train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Voorschoten] offers a good range of local facilities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €805,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 22% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €566,000 to €805,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarskantoor van Stralen.
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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 Papelaan 18, Voorschoten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €805,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €979,000 is 22% above that value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual reference point rather than a judgement on the price.
How many bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms in total, including five bedrooms, spread over three floors. The volume is 572 m³. The agent lists the living area at 161 m², while the BAG registration records 181 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent does mention roof insulation, floor insulation and double glazing, which are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1920, before 1970, and the soil type is sand. It is a factual indication rather than a diagnosis of the property itself.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Hoogvliet supermarket is on your doorstep, with Dirk just around the corner. Two primary schools, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Regenboog and Gevers Deynootschool, are both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Wijngaardenlaan and Service Apotheek Deltaplein are both just around the corner.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops at Voorstraat and Foreschate are within a short walk, served by lines N2, 45, 5 and 46. Voorschoten train station is about 624 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities and easy accessibility, including parks and a petting zoo. Another says it is quiet. A third resident notes that the municipality is closing more and more play areas for children.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €6,081, based on the agent's listed living area of 161 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €5,603. The asking price itself is 38% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €707,600.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 39 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €566,000 to €805,000. The value increased each year except for a dip in 2023, when it went from €738,000 to €681,000, before rising again to €759,000 in 2024 and €805,000 in 2025.
