A 1935 terraced house in De Kooi
This terraced house on Soembastraat 60 sits in De Kooi, a neighbourhood in Leiden-Noord where most homes were built before 1945. The asking price is €415,000. For context, [terraced houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/tussenwoningen/ ) are part of a market where the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €451,763 and the average price per square metre is €5,189.
The home itself
Built in 1935, this five-room house has four bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors, with a volume of 280 cubic metres. The living area is 81 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 79 square metres; the plot is 78 square metres in both. The garden, which faces southwest, measures 23 square metres. The house has roof insulation and is heated by gas heaters. It is offered as full ownership. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in De Kooi
De Kooi is a neighbourhood with about 6,185 residents, and half of the households are single-person households. Residents of the district of Leiden-Noord give their area an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another resident is less positive, mentioning "too little police control" and a neighbourhood that is "deteriorating rapidly." A third review is brief and negative. The reviews reflect a mix of opinions, so it is worth reading them yourself. [The De Kooi neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-kooi-leiden/ ) has its own character within Leiden-Noord.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, De Springplank, is a couple of streets away, and Marecollege for secondary education is on your doorstep. The GP practice De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg and Boots Apotheek De Singel are both about a ten-minute walk. Bus line 3 stops at Leiderdorp, Sisalbaan, just around the corner, and at Leiden, Sumatrabrug, a couple of streets away. Leiden Centraal station is about 2.2 kilometres away. [The municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/ ) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €441,000, and the asking price is 6% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €267,000 to €441,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home. The noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the norm; railway noise is 29 dB and aircraft noise is 43 dB, both also below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the clay soil and the 1935 construction. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland, Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Soembastraat 60, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €415,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €441,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 65%, from €267,000 to €441,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 79 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration states 81 square metres. The plot is 78 square metres. There is a garden of 23 square metres facing southwest. The house is heated by gas heaters and has roof insulation.
What does the energy label F mean for this home?
Energy label F is the least efficient label on the scale, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition. The agent also mentions roof insulation, which is a separate feature. No specific energy costs are given in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF and Atlas Leefomgeving. The home was built in 1935 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is stated as medium, without further detail.
What are the noise levels around Soembastraat 60?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 46 dB Lden, railway noise at 29 dB Lden, and aircraft noise at 43 dB Lden, all for the reference years 2022 and 2023. None of these levels are above the applicable noise norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, at about 427 metres, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is at 562 metres, a five-minute walk away. A second Albert Heijn is at 1,133 metres, and Dirk and Lidl are both around 1.2 kilometres away. These distances are straight-line distances from the property.
What schools are near Soembastraat 60?
Marecollege, a secondary school, is the closest at 224 metres, on your doorstep. De Springplank primary school is at 292 metres, and De Singel and De Viersprong primary schools are both at 331 metres. P.C. Hooftcollege VSO, for special secondary education, is at 429 metres. All are within a short walk.
How far is the nearest bus stop and train station?
The nearest bus stop is Leiderdorp, Sisalbaan, at 144 metres, served by bus line 3. Leiden, Zwembad De Zijl is at 245 metres and Leiden, Sumatrabrug at 293 metres, both also on line 3. Leiden Centraal train station is about 2.2 kilometres away. No travel times or destinations are given in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Leiden-Noord, which includes De Kooi, give their area an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another resident is critical, mentioning "too little police control" and a neighbourhood that is "deteriorating rapidly." A third review is very brief and negative. These reviews reflect the district, not just De Kooi.
Is the home offered through multiple agents?
At the time of writing, the home is offered via four channels, all under the name Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij. These include the agent's own website, Vastgoed Nederland, Funda and Huispedia. The listing is not exclusive to a single source, so you can find the same details across these platforms.
