Roodenburgerstraat 49
Burgemeesterswijk, Leiden
AreaA grand house on a quiet street
This is a classic 1930s herenhuis on the Roodenburgerstraat, a quiet residential road in the Burgemeesterswijk. The house was built in 1939 and has a stately presence, with eight rooms spread over four floors. At €875,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which sits at €1,045,364. That puts it 16% below the neighbourhood average, and it is also priced below the average for terraced houses in Leiden.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a herenhuis with 153 m² of living space, while the BAG registration records 156 m². The plot is listed at 189 m² by the agent, against 140 m² in the BAG registration. Inside there are eight rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house has a south-west facing back garden of 62 m². According to the agent, the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
The Burgemeesterswijk
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which covers this area, give their surroundings an average score of 7.59, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as a "lovely neighbourhood" where "people see each other and help where they can", praising the authentic appearance of the houses and the convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden. Another says it is "close to EVERYTHING", especially the station, with friendly people and plenty of greenery nearby. A third resident mentions that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field where children play. The neighbourhood has around 1,930 residents, and about 87% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Burgemeesterswijk neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with Dekamarkt the nearest supermarket, followed by PLUS and Hoogvliet. The Lorentzschool is just around the corner, and the International School Leiden is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat is just around the corner, and the Zuider Apotheek is a five-minute walk away. Bus stops on the Lorentzkade and Moddermanstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 1 and 2. Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. 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 was set at €933,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €875,000 is 6% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €677,000 to €933,000. As for the area around the address, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the climate data shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with a low flood risk now and in 2050. 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 via two channels, including Den Elsen 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 Roodenburgerstraat 49, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €875,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the Burgemeesterswijk, which is €1,045,364. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 153 m², is €5,719, which is roughly in line with the neighbourhood average of €5,716 per m². The price verdict is described as keen.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, this herenhuis has eight rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over four floors. The living area is listed as 153 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 156 m². The plot is 189 m² according to the agent and 140 m² in the BAG registration. There is a south-west facing back garden of 62 m².
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was set at €933,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €875,000 is 6% below that value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 38%, from €677,000 to €933,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. The home was built in 1939 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is also a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest amenities?
The Dekamarkt is the nearest supermarket, about 570 metres away, followed by PLUS at around 700 metres and Hoogvliet at about 740 metres. The Lorentzschool is about 160 metres away, and the GP practice Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat is around 200 metres from the home. The Zuider Apotheek is about 560 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops on the Lorentzkade and Moddermanstraat are both about 200 metres away, served by lines 1 and 2. A larger stop on the Leliestraat, about 500 metres away, is served by lines 1, 2, 4, 45 and 54. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 670 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which covers this area, give their surroundings an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the friendly, helpful neighbours and the authentic appearance of the houses. Another highlights the proximity to the station and the centre, with lots of greenery and a park nearby. A third mentions that police are often around and that dog mess can be an issue on the grass field.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. According to the agent, the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
