A grand home on a quiet road
This spacious terraced house on Starkenborglaan 2 sits on a quiet road in a residential area, sheltered and close to a school and public transport. Built in 1985, it is a classic herenhuis with a generous presence. The asking price of €850,000 is 16% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €733,750, and it is the most expensive of the four homes currently for sale in this part of Oegstgeest. For context, terraced houses in Oegstgeest typically go for less.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 651 m³. The living area is listed as 165 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 188 m². There is a west-facing garden at the rear (119 m²), plus a front and side garden, a balcony, and an attached brick garage. The property is fully owned. The agent notes insulation including roof insulation, mostly double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and full insulation, and heating via a central heating boiler and an open fireplace. The energy label is C.
Life in Voscuyl
The Voscuyl neighbourhood is home to around 1,490 people, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. Residents across the municipality of Oegstgeest give their living environment an average score of 8.14, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes the area as peaceful, with children playing outside and annual neighbourhood barbecues, adding that amenities are close by and there is almost never any unrest. Another resident mentions a nice park nearby that is not overcrowded, and friendly people. A third review, however, notes that while the houses are beautiful, the atmosphere can feel cold, and mentions noise from the motorway in some apartments. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Jumbo is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and there are more options within a short walk. Basisschool De Lichtwijzer is on your doorstep, and secondary schools like Duinzigt Havo and Teylingen College Duinzigt are a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Apollolaan is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Beker CV is just around the corner. Bus stop Oegstgeest, Duinzichtstraat is on your doorstep with line 56, and Leiden Centraal station is about 2.4 km away. The municipality of Oegstgeest offers a well-connected base.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €777,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 9% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €554,000 to €777,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Vinkenbosch Makelaardij and several listing platforms.
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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 Starkenborglaan 2, Oegstgeest
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €850,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €777,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price is also 16% above the average asking price for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, which is €733,750.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms across three floors. The living area is listed as 165 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 188 m². There is a west-facing rear garden of 119 m², plus a front and side garden, a balcony, and an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to more efficient homes, but lower costs than homes with the least efficient labels. The agent also notes insulation including roof insulation, mostly double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and full insulation, which may help with energy efficiency.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data at area level. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, but this is an area-level indication and not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Public data indicates road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo is about 400 metres away, just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is about 500 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. There are further options within a short walk, including another Albert Heijn at about 950 metres and a Lidl at about 1.1 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Lichtwijzer is about 113 metres away, on your doorstep. For secondary education, Duinzigt Havo is about 339 metres away, Teylingen College Duinzigt about 353 metres, and Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest about 369 metres, all within a five-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Oegstgeest, Duinzichtstraat, about 157 metres away, served by line 56. Another stop, Oegstgeest, Wijttenbachweg, is about 349 metres away, also on line 56. Leiden Centraal train station is about 2.4 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Oegstgeest give their living environment an average score of 8.14, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes the area as peaceful with children playing outside and annual neighbourhood barbecues, while another mentions a nice park nearby and friendly people. A third review notes that the atmosphere can feel cold in some parts, and mentions motorway noise in apartments. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
