A grand townhouse by the water
This imposing terraced house sits on the Rijn en Schiekade, a quiet road with views over the park and the water, right in the heart of Leiden. Built in 1880, it is a classic herenhuis with plenty of period character. With a price of €1,195,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Leiden is €611,500.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is 178 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 173 m². The plot measures 192 m². There is a garden at the rear (96 m²) facing west, plus a front garden. The house has roof insulation and largely double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is freehold property.
The Vreewijk neighbourhood
Vreewijk is a small, distinct part of Leiden, with a mix of student complexes and family homes. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.42 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident notes it is "a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance." The neighbourhood has around 2,600 residents, and a large share of them live alone. For more on the area, see the Vreewijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest GP, Wiersma-van der Hulst Huisartsen, is just around the corner, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk, with SPAR and Jumbo also within a ten-minute walk. Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden are both a five-minute walk away. Bus stops at Paterstraat and Witte Rozenstraat, served by lines 182, 183 and 187, are on your doorstep, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is also a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,008,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €741,000 to €1,008,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction typical of this postcode area. Flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Graal Makelaardij.
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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 Rijn en Schiekade 47, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,195,000 is 19% above the WOZ value of €1,008,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €611,500.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is 178 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 173 m². There is a garden at the rear of 96 m² facing west, plus a front garden. The house is freehold.
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. The house has roof insulation and largely double glazing, which helps with heat retention. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The exact energy costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the house was built in 1880 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from public sources such as KCAF and Atlas Leefomgeving.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest GP, Wiersma-van der Hulst Huisartsen, is about 400 metres away, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is about 670 metres away. For groceries, Ekoplaza is about 720 metres, SPAR about 790 metres, and Jumbo about 820 metres. Several primary schools, including Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden, are within 600 metres. Leiden Centraal station is about 1.1 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Vreewijk is a small part of Leiden with a mix of student complexes and houses. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.42 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident praises the amenities and convenience, while another mentions noise nuisance. The neighbourhood has about 2,600 residents, and a large share of them live alone.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has increased by 36% between 2020 and 2025, from €741,000 to €1,008,000. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area. The current WOZ value, as of 1 January 2025, is €1,008,000, which is 19% below the asking price.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are at Paterstraat and Witte Rozenstraat, both within 350 metres, served by lines 182, 183 and 187. The stop at Noordeinde, about 370 metres away, also serves line 5. Leiden Centraal train station is about 1.1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk.
