Senecastraat 28
Roomburg, Leiden
AreaA calm spot in Roomburg
This terraced house sits on a quiet road in Roomburg, a settled part of Leiden where the streets feel sheltered and residential. Built in 2006, it is a modern family home with a neat, contemporary look. The asking price of €765,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, according to the precomputed market verdict. For context, terraced houses in Leiden give a sense of what this price buys across the municipality.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 163 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 171 m²; the plot is 176 m² in both. It has a sunny terrace of 28 m² facing southeast, and the whole house is fully insulated with roof, floor and wall insulation plus double glazing. Heating comes from district heating, and the energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in Roomburg
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Roomburg, give their area an average score of 7.59 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 notes that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field. The district has around 2,900 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more detail, the Roomburg neighbourhood page covers the local area.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy: SPAR is just around the corner, and Lidl is a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Basisschool St. Joseph is a couple of streets away, and the International School Leiden is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, and Service Apotheek Roomburgh is just around the corner. Bus line 187 stops at Leiden, Roomburg on your doorstep, and Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Leiden offers further amenities and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €808,000, and the asking price sits 5% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €491,000 to €808,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement; these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple 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 Senecastraat 28, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €808,000. The asking price of €765,000 is 5% below that WOZ value, according to the precomputed comparison. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation, which is a factual point of reference rather than a market price. The WOZ value itself rose by 65% between 2020 and 2025, from €491,000 to €808,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The agent describes this as a single-family home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is listed at 163 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 171 m²; the plot is 176 m² in both. There is a sunny terrace of 28 m² facing southeast. The house is fully insulated with roof, floor and wall insulation plus double glazing, and heating comes from district heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The house is fully insulated with roof, floor and wall insulation plus double glazing, and it uses district heating. These features support the efficient label, though the label itself is the official rating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low now and in 2050, while heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
What are the nearest amenities and transport options?
SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and Lidl is a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool St. Joseph is a couple of streets away, and the International School Leiden is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsen De Laat de Kanterstraat, and Service Apotheek Roomburgh is just around the corner. Bus line 187 stops at Leiden, Roomburg on your doorstep, and Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Roomburg, give their area an average score of 7.59 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 notes: "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." A third mentions police presence and dog mess on the grass field.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
In the neighbourhood, there are currently two homes for sale, with an average asking price of €699,500 and a median of €699,500. The prices range from €449,000 to €950,000. The average asking price per square metre is €5,174, and the average floor area is 145 m². In the past period, 18 homes were sold at an average price of €659,417.
What is the noise situation around this home?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The figures give a sense of the acoustic environment around the home.
