Van Swietenstraat 17
Westwout, Zoeterwoude
A quiet spot in Westwout
Van Swietenstraat 17 sits in Westwout, a small neighbourhood within Zoeterwoude. With 1,305 residents, it is a compact community where people know each other. The terraced house dates from 1970 and has an energy label C. At €575,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average for terraced houses in Zoeterwoude.
The house itself
This listing does not include details on the layout, garden, or installations. What is known is that the home is a terraced house built in 1970 with an energy label C. The living area is 125 m² according to the BAG registration, and the plot measures 158 m². The price per square metre comes to €4,600 based on the BAG figure.
Life in Westwout
Residents across the municipality of Zoeterwoude give their living environment an average score of 8.05, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Zoeterwoude is a lovely village, noticeable from the house prices. You're right in the city but it still feels wonderfully and familiarly village-like." Another adds: "Wonderful living in peace and greenery. Lots of involvement and togetherness." A third resident notes that packages are sometimes stolen from porches, but that this is being worked on. The neighbourhood has 549 homes, of which 87% are owner-occupied. The Westwout neighbourhood is home to a mix of ages, with 20% of residents under 15 and 19% aged 65 or over.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek het Groene Hart is on your doorstep. Basisschool Het Avontuur is a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, Het Vlietland College is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Zuidwest, is in Leiden. Bus stops at Zouterwoude, A4 P+R and Zoeterwoude, Dorp are served by lines 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zoeterwoude offers a village feel while being close to the city.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 50 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, remaining medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars Den Haag.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Van Swietenstraat 17, Zoeterwoude
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €575,000. Based on the BAG living area of 125 m², that works out to €4,600 per square metre. The price is keen compared with the average asking price for terraced houses in Zoeterwoude, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is known about the layout of this home?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms. It does mention that the home is a terraced house built in 1970 with an energy label C. The living area is 125 m² according to the BAG registration, and the plot measures 158 m². No further details on the layout are provided.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not include information on the layout, garden, or installations. As a result, the description is limited to the property type, year of construction, energy label, and floor areas.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on your usage and the current energy prices. The label does not say anything about the condition of the construction.
What do residents say about living in Zoeterwoude?
Residents across the municipality of Zoeterwoude give their living environment an average score of 8.05, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a lovely village where you are right in the city but it still feels village-like. Another mentions living in peace and greenery with lots of involvement and togetherness. A third notes that package theft has occurred but is being addressed.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is 267 metres away, just around the corner. Basisschool Het Avontuur is 600 metres away, a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Het Vlietland College is 2,294 metres away. The BENU Apotheek het Groene Hart is 204 metres from the home, and the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zuidwest in Leiden, 2,664 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops at Zouterwoude, A4 P+R (361 metres) and Zoeterwoude, Dorp (700 metres) are served by lines 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Lammenschans train station is 2,579 metres away. The nearest hospital, Alrijne Ziekenhuis Leiderdorp, is 4,803 metres from the home.
What are the noise levels at this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 19 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 38 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The actual condition of the foundation would require a structural assessment.
What are the flood and climate risks?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. The current flood risk is medium, and it is expected to remain medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not predictions for this specific property.





