Van der Waalsstraat 24
Professorenwijk-West, Leiden
AreaA classic terraced house in Leiden
Van der Waalsstraat 24 is a terraced house from 1936, tucked into the Professorenwijk-West neighbourhood in Leiden. The area is lively, with families and children playing outside, and residents give it an average score of 8.34. The asking price of €600,000 sits 26% below the average asking price of €809,333 for terraced houses in Leiden, which puts it on the low side compared to the local market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this three-storey family home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 96 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 m². The plot measures 82 m² in both sources. There is a garden at the rear, reachable via the back alley, and a roof terrace. The home has roof insulation and mostly double glazing, a central heating boiler, and is offered as freehold ownership.
Life in Professorenwijk-West
Residents of the Professorenwijk-West neighbourhood describe it as safe and easy, with everything close by, including the station and the centre. One resident says: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby. It's great!" Another notes it is always quiet, though for specific shops or restaurants you have to leave the area. A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is full of youth and children playing outside, and a good environment for a dog. These views are based on three reviews. The neighbourhood counts about 2,990 inhabitants, and 59% of the homes are single-family houses.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with SPAR a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Lorentzschool is a ten-minute walk, and the Da Vinci College Lammenschans for secondary education is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Wendel en van Heezik and the Zuider Apotheek Leiden are both a couple of streets away. Bus stop Leiden, Koninginnelaan with line 54 is on your doorstep, and Leiden, Station Lammenschans with lines 1, 2, 4, 45, 400, 401 and N40 is just around the corner. Leiden Lammenschans train station is also just around the corner. The municipality of the municipality of Leiden offers a park or public garden within a short walk. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1936 on clay soil, and 93% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM and Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM on Funda.
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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 Van der Waalsstraat 24, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €600,000 is 26% below the average asking price of €809,333 for homes currently for sale in Professorenwijk-West. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,551, while this home is listed at €6,250 per m² based on the agent's living area of 96 m². The price is on the low side compared to the local market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a three-storey family home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 96 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 m². The plot measures 82 m². There is a garden at the rear, reachable via the back alley, and a roof terrace.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is separate from the asking price. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, the noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on the address, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1936 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 93% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near Van der Waalsstraat 24?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS at 327 metres, followed by SPAR at 542 metres, Hoogvliet at 713 metres, Dekamarkt at 770 metres, and Ekoplaza at 968 metres. All are within a short walk or bike ride, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Koninginnelaan with line 54, just 138 metres away. Leiden, Station Lammenschans offers lines 1, 2, 4, 45, 400, 401 and N40 at 214 metres. The train station Leiden Lammenschans is 244 metres away, providing rail connections.
What schools are close to this property?
The Da Vinci College Lammenschans, a secondary school, is 296 metres away. For primary education, the Lorentzschool is 568 metres away, Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is 589 metres, and the International School Leiden is 704 metres. All are within walking distance.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Professorenwijk-West give it an average score of 8.34 based on three reviews. They describe it as safe and easy, with everything close by, including the station and the centre. One resident says: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby. It's great!" Another notes it is always quiet, though for specific shops or restaurants you have to leave the area.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is D. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so expect moderate energy costs. The agent states the home has roof insulation and mostly double glazing, which can help with energy efficiency, but the label itself does not guarantee the condition of the construction.
