Sumatrastraat 169
De Kooi, Leiden
AreaA 1930s terraced house in De Kooi
This 1939 terraced house sits in De Kooi, a neighbourhood in Leiden-Noord where the streets have a settled, lived-in feel. With a living area of 113 m² on a plot of 98 m², it is a home with proper proportions. The asking price of €575,000 is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Leiden sits at €429,263, and this home is priced 34% above that figure.
The home itself
The house was built in 1939 and carries an energy label C. The listing does not provide further details on the layout, outdoor space or installations, so the description is limited to what is stated. The living area of 113 m² comes from the BAG registration, which is the basis for the price per square metre of €5,088.
De Kooi
De Kooi is a neighbourhood of around 6,185 residents, where half of the households are single-person households. Residents of the district of Leiden-Noord give their living environment 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 is far less positive, describing drug dealers under the bridge and a lack of police control, while noting the shops at Kooiplein and the library and schools in the building as positives. A third review is brief and blunt. The reviews paint a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them in full. The De Kooi neighbourhood has 19 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €429,263.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For schools, Marecollege is on your doorstep, and De Springplank primary school is just around the corner. The GP practice De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg is a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek De Singel is right next to it. Bus line 3 stops at Zwembad De Zijl, a couple of streets away, and Leiden Centraal station is about 2.1 km from the home. The municipality of Leiden offers a hospital, Alrijne Ziekenhuis Leiderdorp, at a distance of about 2.1 km. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1939 construction on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Apollo Makelaardij Zoetermeer and Apollo Makelaardij Regio Leiden on Pararius.
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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 Sumatrastraat 169, Leiden
What is the asking price for this terraced house in De Kooi?
The asking price is €575,000. This is 34% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €429,263, which puts it in line with the market according to the precomputed comparison. The price per square metre is €5,088, based on the BAG living area of 113 m². The neighbourhood average price per square metre is €5,761.
What is the living area of this home?
The living area is 113 m² according to the BAG registration, on a plot of 98 m². This is 35% larger than the neighbourhood average of 84 m². The price per square metre of €5,088 is based on this BAG figure. The listing does not state the number of rooms or bedrooms.
Why is the WOZ value not mentioned?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not included in the available data for this home. As a result, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made, and no historical development of the WOZ value is available.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from public sources. The home was built in 1939 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 property. The KCAF attention area notes that 51% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. Rail traffic noise is 29 dB Lden, below the standard, and air traffic noise is 43 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet at 339 metres, just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 474 metres, a couple of streets away. Further options include another Albert Heijn at 1.2 km, a Lidl at 1.2 km, and a third Albert Heijn at 1.2 km. In total, there are 39 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this property?
Marecollege, a secondary school, is at 178 metres, on your doorstep. De Springplank primary school is at 205 metres, just around the corner. De Singel and De Viersprong primary schools are both at 259 metres, also just around the corner. In total, there are 84 schools within 5 km.
What is the public transport situation?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zwembad De Zijl at 196 metres, on your doorstep. The same line also stops at Leiderdorp, Sisalbaan at 232 metres and Leiden, Sumatrabrug at 265 metres, both just around the corner. Leiden Centraal train station is at 2.1 km, about a ten-minute walk.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the district of Leiden-Noord give their living environment 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 review is critical, mentioning drug dealers under the bridge and a lack of police control, while noting the shops at Kooiplein and the library and schools in the building as positives. The reviews are mixed.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to the most efficient labels. The listing does not state any specific insulation features, such as double glazing or floor insulation. The neighbourhood has 33.3% of homes with label C, while 42.9% have label D or lower.
