Park Die Leythe 8
Roomburg, Leiden
AreaA grand home by the park
This is a substantial terraced house on Park die Leythe, a quiet road right by the park in Roomburg, Leiden. Built in 1930, it has the authentic character of a pre-war home, with a classic brick facade and a generous presence on the street. The asking price of €850,000 sits on the high side compared with the average for terraced houses in Leiden, which currently stands at around €699,500.
Inside the house
According to the agent, this home offers six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 609 m³. The living area is listed at 134 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 174 m². There is a front and rear garden, an attached brick garage, and the property is in full ownership. The agent notes double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the home has an energy label A, an efficient label.
Life in Roomburg
Roomburg is a leafy part of Leiden, with the park just a short stroll away and the centre of the city within easy reach. 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 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 neighbourhood has around 2,940 inhabitants, and about 74% of homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Roomburg neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The SPAR is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. School Kastanjelaan is a couple of streets away, and Kon Julianaschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, is a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Roomburgh is just around the corner. Bus stop Leiden, Leiderdorpsebrug is on your doorstep with lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183, and Leiden Lammenschans station is about a ten-minute walk. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €755,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above this WOZ value. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via De Wekker Makelaardij Voorschoten B.V. on Funda.
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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 Park Die Leythe 8, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €850,000 is 13% above the WOZ value of €755,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The comparison is a factual figure, and what it means for the eventual sale price is for the market to decide.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms across three floors. The living area is listed as 134 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 174 m². There is a front and rear garden, an attached brick garage, and the property is in full ownership. The agent also notes double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively efficient in terms of energy use compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing. The energy label is a formal classification, and the actual energy costs will depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level public data. The home was built in 1930 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 pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is currently low.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are nearby?
The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. School Kastanjelaan is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP is a ten-minute walk. Service Apotheek Roomburgh is just around the corner. Bus stop Leiden, Leiderdorpsebrug is on your doorstep with lines 1, 2, 169, 182 and 183.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Lammenschans station is about 1.9 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. The station provides a direct link to the wider rail network, though specific destinations and frequencies are not part of the listing data. The bus stop at Leiderdorpsebrug is closer, on your doorstep.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Roomburg, give their area an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as a friendly neighbourhood where people help each other, with authentic houses and a convenient location relative to the centre. Another mentions the greenery and the nearby park. One resident notes that police are often around and that dog mess can be an issue on the grass field.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
Currently, there are two homes for sale in Roomburg, with an average asking price of €699,500 and a median price of €699,500. The cheapest is listed at €449,000 and the most expensive at €950,000. The average price per square metre is €5,174, based on the agent listings. This home is priced above the neighbourhood average.
What is the property type and year of construction?
This is a terraced house, described by the agent as a herenhuis or semi-detached style home, built in 1930. The year of construction is a fact about the building's age, and the home has an energy label A. The agent lists the living area at 134 m², while the BAG registration records 174 m².
