A pre-war terraced house in Voscuyl
Schoutenburgstraat 3 is a terraced house from 1939, sitting in the Voscuyl neighbourhood of Oegstgeest. The area is quiet and residential, with a mix of pre-war and newer homes. The asking price is €700,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €733,750, and the average asking price per square metre is €5,736, while this home is listed at €5,512 per square metre. If you are looking at [terraced houses in Oegstgeest]( /koopwoningen/oegstgeest/tussenwoningen/ ), this one sits in a well-established part of town.
The home itself
Inside, the house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 130 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 127 m². The plot is 149 m² in both records. There is a front garden of 31 m² and a back garden of 61 m² facing north, plus a balcony. The property is freehold, has wall insulation and a central heating boiler. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable.
Life in Voscuyl
Voscuyl is a small neighbourhood with about 1,490 residents, and a large share of them are 65 or older. Residents across the municipality of Oegstgeest give their living environment an average score of 8.14, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "It's a peaceful neighbourhood, never much nuisance and always very nice to go for a walk because there's a nice park nearby that isn't overcrowded with young people." Another adds: "My neighbourhood is always very cosy, with children playing outside and also the annual neighbourhood barbecues." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Voscuyl, but they give a sense of the area. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of housing, with 59% owner-occupied homes. [The Voscuyl neighbourhood]( /buurt/voscuyl-oegstgeest/ ) is a short walk from daily amenities.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Lichtwijzer is a five-minute walk, and Duinzigt Havo is even closer. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Apollolaan is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Beker CV is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 56 stops at Oegstgeest, Wijttenbachweg on your doorstep, and line 54 at Irislaan a couple of streets away. Leiden Centraal station is about 2.4 km away. [The municipality of Oegstgeest]( /gemeente/oegstgeest/ ) offers a good range of services within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €705,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 1% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €504,000 to €705,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1939 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vinkenbosch makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Schoutenburgstraat 3, Oegstgeest
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €700,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €705,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 40%, from €504,000 in 2020 to €705,000 in 2025. This gives a sense of how the property has appreciated, though the asking price is set by the seller.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 130 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 127 m². There is a front garden of 31 m² and a back garden of 61 m² facing north, plus a balcony. The property is freehold, so there is no ground lease.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home also has wall insulation and a central heating boiler, which contribute to its efficiency. However, the label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself, only its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1939 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is also a KCAF attention area, 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 noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications. They give an idea of the acoustic environment, but actual noise can vary depending on the time of day and other factors.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 225 metres, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 314 metres, a couple of streets away. A Lidl is at 920 metres, about a ten-minute walk. These options cover daily groceries well, and there are 48 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Lichtwijzer is a primary school at 289 metres, about a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Duinzigt Havo is at 272 metres and Teylingen College Duinzigt at 294 metres, both very close. Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest is at 548 metres. There are 89 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Oegstgeest, Wijttenbachweg at 195 metres, served by bus line 56. Another stop, Oegstgeest, Duinzichtstraat, is at 216 metres, also line 56. Oegstgeest, Irislaan is at 338 metres, served by line 54. Leiden Centraal train station is about 2.4 km away, so you can reach the station by bus or bike.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Voscuyl has about 1,490 residents, with a notable share aged 65 or older (35%). The average household size is 2.2, and 39% of households are single-person. There are 33% households with children. The housing stock is 59% owner-occupied. This gives a picture of a mixed but somewhat older demographic.
What do residents say about living in Oegstgeest?
Residents across the municipality of Oegstgeest give an average score of 8.14 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "It's a peaceful neighbourhood, never much nuisance and always very nice to go for a walk because there's a nice park nearby." Another mentions: "All amenities are conveniently close, so very handy if you've forgotten to get something." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Voscuyl.





