Sloepkade 18
De Leyens, Zoetermeer
AreaA quiet spot in De Leyens
Sloepkade 18 sits on a quiet road in De Leyens, a residential pocket of Zoetermeer where the streets are lined with homes from the mid-eighties. The area feels settled, with plenty of green nearby and a mix of ages among the residents. This terraced house is listed at €595,000, which sits on the high side compared with the average asking price of €526,905 for homes currently on the market in the neighbourhood. For context, [terraced houses in Zoetermeer] typically go for around €4,232 per square metre, while this home asks €4,343 per square metre.
The home itself
Built in 1985, this three-storey family home offers five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area comes to 137 square metres, with a plot of 150 square metres, and the volume is 430 cubic metres. There is a front garden and a back garden facing northwest. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is freehold, so you own both the house and the land it stands on.
Life in De Leyens
De Leyens is a neighbourhood where people tend to stay for a long time, and the reviews reflect that sense of continuity. One resident who has lived here all their life says they have never had problems with anyone and finds it a very cosy neighbourhood. Another describes it as a nice neighbourhood where people help each other and there is little to no nuisance. A third resident mentions that the housing could certainly be better and that little is done about the homes, though they do feel safe. These reviews cover the wider district of Buytenwegh de Leyens rather than this street alone, and they are based on four reviews with an average score of 6.69. The neighbourhood itself counts around 9,410 residents, with a third of them aged 65 or over. [The De Leyens neighbourhood] is home to a mix of housing, with 72 percent of the stock made up of single-family homes.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are all within easy reach. Lidl is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and a SPAR express a ten-minute walk. For school runs, IKC De Tjalk is on your doorstep, while RK Alfrink College for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Het Kompas and Apotheek de Leijens are both just around the corner, and the HagaZiekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well served: bus line 70 stops at Zoetermeer, Surfpad just around the corner, and tram line 3 at De Leyens a couple of streets away. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer Oost, is about 3.4 kilometres from the home. [The municipality of Zoetermeer] offers a full range of services within the town.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address-level risk data from public sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022, while aircraft noise at 29 dB Lden stays below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lammers NVM Makelaars on Funda, Pararius and their own website.
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About Sloepkade 18, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with other homes in De Leyens?
The asking price of €595,000 is above the average of €526,905 for the 21 homes currently for sale in De Leyens, and also above the median of €500,000. Prices in the neighbourhood range from €350,000 to €945,000. The average price per square metre for homes on the market here is €4,232, while this property asks €4,343 per square metre, so it sits on the higher end of the local market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
This is a three-storey family home with five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 137 square metres and the plot is 150 square metres, with a volume of 430 cubic metres. There is a front garden and a back garden facing northwest. The property is freehold, meaning you own the house and the land.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for running costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs for heating and electricity are likely to be relatively low compared with less efficient homes. The agent also states the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. No specific monthly cost figures are given in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the information provided here. As a result, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise at this location is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Aircraft noise is measured at 29 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public sources rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from sources such as KCAF. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific property. No further details about the foundation condition are provided in the listing.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this location?
The climate risk data for this address shows pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to Sloepkade 18?
Lidl is the nearest supermarket at about 591 metres, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is about 721 metres away, a couple of streets further, and a SPAR express is at 892 metres, roughly a ten-minute walk. Jumbo is at about 1.1 kilometres. In total there are 28 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are near this property?
IKC De Tjalk, a primary school, is the closest at about 186 metres, essentially on your doorstep. RK Alfrink College, a secondary school, is about 633 metres away. There are also several other schools within a short distance, including IKC Het Plankier at 918 metres. In total, 66 schools are within five kilometres of the home.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 70 stops at Zoetermeer, Surfpad, about 503 metres away, and night bus N6 stops at Surfpad at 515 metres. Tram line 3 stops at De Leyens, about 599 metres from the home. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost at about 3.4 kilometres. No travel times or destinations are specified in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district of Buytenwegh de Leyens give an average score of 6.69 based on four reviews. One resident who has lived there all their life says they have never had problems and finds it very cosy. Another describes it as a nice neighbourhood where people help each other with little to no nuisance. A third mentions the housing could be better but says they do feel safe. These reviews cover the district rather than this specific street.
How many homes are currently for sale in De Leyens?
There are 21 homes currently on the market in De Leyens, with asking prices ranging from €350,000 to €945,000. The average asking price is €526,905 and the median is €500,000. In the past period, 89 homes were sold in the neighbourhood at an average price of €528,747, with an average time on the market of 41 days.
