A spacious terraced house on the water
This terraced house on Valkenburgseweg 29 sits in Schenkwijk, a residential area in the Stevenshofdistrict of Leiden. The home was built in 1979 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €1,150,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €611,800. This is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and the living area of 210 m² is 72% larger than the neighbourhood average of 122 m². For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,963, while this home asks €5,476 per m² based on the agent's listing. If you are looking at terraced houses in Leiden, this one stands out for its size and waterside setting.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has eight rooms, six bedrooms, and four bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 868 m³. The outdoor space includes a rear garden of 128 m² facing northeast, a front garden, and a balcony. The property is fully owned, and the agent lists insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, an open fireplace, and partial underfloor heating. The home is described as being on navigable water, with a free view, and set in a residential area. The BAG registration records a living area of 221 m² and a plot of 317 m², while the agent lists 210 m² and 367 m² respectively.
Life in Schenkwijk
Schenkwijk is a neighbourhood with about 1,950 residents, where most homes were built between 1970 and 1990. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident mentions: "Nice neighbourhood with park. Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. For more on the Schenkwijk neighbourhood, you can see what data is available.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn and Dirk are both a ten-minute walk away, and the Jumbo is just a bit further. Primary schools like Basisschool De Wereldwijzer and De Stevenshof are a couple of streets away, within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk op 11, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Stevenshof BV is just beyond that. The nearest bus stop, Leiden, Haagse Schouw, is on your doorstep and served by line 43. The train station De Vink is a ten-minute walk away. These connections make it easy to get around, and the municipality of Leiden offers a range of services and facilities nearby. The address risk data provides area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Other noise sources, including railway, aircraft, and industry, are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 28% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The climate risk for pluvial flooding, current flood risk, and flood risk in 2050 are all low.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Graal Makelaardij, Funda, and Pararius. The listing has been active since 8 June 2026.
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About Valkenburgseweg 29, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,150,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €611,800. This home is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in Schenkwijk. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,963, while this home asks €5,476 per m² based on the agent's listing. The price verdict is precomputed against the neighbourhood average, so it reflects the market position rather than an opinion.
What are the key features of this home according to the agent?
The agent lists eight rooms, six bedrooms, and four bathrooms across three floors, with a volume of 868 m³. The outdoor space includes a rear garden of 128 m² facing northeast, a front garden, and a balcony. The property is fully owned, with insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating is via a central heating boiler, an open fireplace, and partial underfloor heating. The home is described as being on navigable water with a free view.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price can be made. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not part of the listing information provided.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address risk data indicates that the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Other noise sources, including railway, aircraft, and industry, are below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels are provided as factual data points.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Albert Heijn and Dirk supermarkets are both a ten-minute walk away, and the Jumbo is just a bit further. Primary schools like Basisschool De Wereldwijzer and De Stevenshof are within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk op 11, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Stevenshof BV is just beyond that. The nearest bus stop, Leiden, Haagse Schouw, is on your doorstep and served by line 43.
What is the neighbourhood of Schenkwijk like?
Schenkwijk has about 1,950 residents, and most homes were built between 1970 and 1990. Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How large is the living area of this home?
The agent lists a living area of 210 m², while the BAG registration records 221 m². The plot is listed as 367 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration shows 317 m². Both figures are provided with their sources, and the difference is not explained. The asking price per m² is based on the agent's listing of 210 m², at €5,476 per m².
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 28% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources like KCAF and the Climate Impact Atlas.
