A grand townhouse in Leiden
This imposing terraced house on the Rijnsburgerweg sits in the Pesthuiswijk, a stone's throw from Leiden's historic centre. With its 1905 facade and generous proportions, it is a striking presence on a leafy street. The last known asking price of €1,250,000 was on the high side compared with other terraced houses in Leiden, which average around €707,250. This home has not been online since 31 August 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the house offered 10 rooms, including 9 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The living area was listed as 292 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 312 m². The plot measures 503 m². There is a garden at the front and rear, with the rear garden facing southwest and accessible via the back alley, plus a balcony. The property has partial double glazing, a central heating boiler and an open fireplace. It was freehold, and the agent described it as a townhouse with a free view.
The Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood
This is a lively part of Leiden, with a young population: more than half of the residents are between 25 and 45, and a third are between 15 and 25. The neighbourhood has a very high address density, typical of an urban setting. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 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 mentions a "nice neighbourhood with park", though notes there are "too few shops". The Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood itself had a small housing stock, with only 4 homes at the time for sale.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an AH to go, is on your doorstep, and an Aldi and a Jumbo are just around the corner. For secondary education, the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are a couple of streets away, and the Woutertje Pieterse primary school is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Boender is a couple of streets away, and the Poli Apotheek LUMC pharmacy is just around the corner. The Leiden University Medical Center is also close by. For public transport, bus stop Leiden, Posthof is just around the corner with lines 9, 20, 21, 50, 54 and 56, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to public risk data at address level, the noise load from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the standard, and industrial noise is 58 dB Lden, also above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the house was built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk data shows an elevated indication for pluvial flooding, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM and Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM.
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About Rijnsburgerweg 14, Leiden
What was the asking price for this house?
The asking price was €1,250,000. This was 77% above the average asking price of €707,250 for homes in the Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 292 m², was €4,281.
How many bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house had 10 rooms in total, including 9 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The living area was listed as 292 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 312 m².
What is the energy label of this house?
The energy label is D. This was a relatively low label, so expect higher energy costs. The agent mentioned that the house had partial double glazing. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale had a better energy label: 87.5% had label A and 12.5% had label A+.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was the municipal valuation, which was not always included in the listing. If you need it, you can check the municipal records.
What is the foundation risk for this house?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the property itself. The house was built in 1905, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data shows that the noise load from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Industrial noise is 58 dB Lden, also above the standard. Noise from rail traffic is 47 dB Lden and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are near this house?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go, just 194 metres away. An Aldi and another AH to go are about 381 metres away, and a Jumbo is 551 metres away. A Dirk is 893 metres away. So you have several options within walking distance.
Which schools are close to this house?
Several secondary schools are nearby: the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are both about 293 metres away, and the Beroepscollege Leystede is 343 metres away. The Woutertje Pieterse primary school is 519 metres away.
How far is the nearest train station?
Leiden Centraal station is about 234 metres away, so you can walk there in a few minutes. There are also several bus stops nearby, including Leiden, Posthof with lines 9, 20, 21, 50, 54 and 56.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Pesthuiswijk is a very urban neighbourhood with a young population: 54% of residents are between 25 and 45, and 35% are between 15 and 25. It has a high address density. Residents across the municipality of Leiden rate their living environment with an average of 7.46 out of 10.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The listing did not state the WOZ value. Other details, such as the exact layout, were provided by the agent.
