Soembastraat 57
De Kooi, Leiden
AreaA 1941 terraced house in De Kooi
This terraced house on Soembastraat 57 sits in De Kooi, a neighbourhood in Leiden-Noord where the streets have a settled, lived-in feel. Built in 1941, it is a classic pre-war family home with three floors and a volume of 369 cubic metres. The asking price of €495,000 is 15% above the average asking price of €429,263 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the high side compared with the local market. For context, [terraced houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/tussenwoningen/) are a common property type in the municipality.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with six rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 100 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 square metres; the plot is 123 square metres in both sources. Outside there is a rear garden of 40 square metres facing east, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a roof terrace. The home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, and it is offered as full ownership. The agent notes it sits on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in De Kooi
De Kooi is a compact urban neighbourhood with around 6,320 residents, and the streets around Soembastraat are part of a district that residents rate with an average score of 7.13. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is less positive, describing concerns about police presence and the condition of the area. These reviews reflect the wider district of Leiden-Noord rather than this specific street, and they are based on five reviews in total. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with 37% of residents between 25 and 45, and a high proportion of single-person households at 52%. [The De Kooi neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-kooi-leiden/) is one of the more densely populated parts of Leiden.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered around here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and there are several other supermarkets within a short distance. For schools, Marecollege is on your doorstep, and the primary schools De Springplank, De Singel and De Viersprong are all within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg, and the pharmacy Boots Apotheek De Singel is right next to it. Bus line 3 stops at Leiderdorp, Sisalbaan just around the corner, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. [The municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/) provides the wider services and infrastructure for the area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not available in the records, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates a medium foundation risk, based on the home being built in 1941 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. Noise from road traffic is measured at 48 dB Lden, below the noise standard, with railway noise at 29 dB and aircraft noise at 42 dB, both also below the standard. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, though heat stress is expected to rise to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kompas makelaars & taxateurs and listings on Funda and Huispedia. The main agent is Kompas makelaars & taxateurs.
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About Soembastraat 57, Leiden
What is the asking price for this home and how does it compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €495,000. This is 15% above the average asking price of €429,263 for homes currently for sale in De Kooi, according to the neighbourhood housing market data. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,761, while this home is listed at €4,950 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 100 square metres.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this terraced house have?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms in total, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 100 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 square metres. The plot measures 123 square metres in both sources. There is also a rear garden of 40 square metres facing east.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label on the scale, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with more efficient labels. The agent notes the home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, which are relevant to its energy performance. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the home.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available records for this home. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here, so no comparison with the asking price or information about its development over the past five years can be provided.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The address-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk. This is based on the home being built in 1941 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The data also notes that 79% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public sources, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets and schools are near this home?
The Hoogvliet supermarket is about 443 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is at 578 metres. For schools, Marecollege is 250 metres away, and the primary schools De Springplank, De Singel and De Viersprong are all within 355 metres. The nearest GP is De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg at 724 metres, with the pharmacy Boots Apotheek De Singel next to it.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiderdorp, Sisalbaan, which is 129 metres away, and also at Leiden, Zwembad De Zijl and Leiden, Sumatrabrug, both around 270-280 metres. The nearest train station is Leiden Centraal, at a distance of 2.2 kilometres. The bus line serves the local area, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What is the neighbourhood of De Kooi like?
De Kooi has around 6,320 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 52% and 37% of residents aged between 25 and 45. Residents of the wider district of Leiden-Noord give an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident mentions nice people, while another raises concerns about police presence and the condition of the area. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 36% being single-family homes.
What is the noise level like at this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 48 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 42 dB Lden, both also below the standard. These figures come from public risk data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What climate risks apply to this location?
The climate risk data indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, while current flood risk is low and expected to remain low by 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.
