A stately home on a quiet street
On Wasstraat 31 in the Burgemeesterswijk, this terraced house from 1920 stands on a quiet road in a residential area. With its authentic appearance and a convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden, it is a home with character. The asking price of €1,200,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, [terraced houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/tussenwoningen/ ) are listed at various price points.
Six rooms over three floors
According to the agent, this family home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 185 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 175 m². The plot measures 212 m². There is a garden at the rear of 140 m² facing southwest, and a roof terrace is present. The home has mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership.
The Burgemeesterswijk
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.58, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another resident notes: "Police often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around." The district has about 1,930 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. For more on [the Burgemeesterswijk neighbourhood]( /buurt/burgemeesterswijk-leiden/ ), you can read further.
Daily life around the corner
The GP practice Huisartsen Centrum Roodenburg is on your doorstep, and the Zuider Apotheek Leiden is just around the corner. For groceries, Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away, with Hoogvliet a five-minute walk. The Lorentzschool for primary education is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is also within walking distance. Bus stops at Moddermanstraat and Leliestraat are a couple of streets away, with lines 1 and 2, among others. Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/ ) offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €1,031,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 23%, from €837,000 to €1,031,000. As for address-level indications, road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium; these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via multiple channels
At the time of writing, the home is offered via three channels, including RE/MAX and other 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 Wasstraat 31, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,200,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €1,031,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €951,143.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 185 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 175 m². There is a garden at the rear of 140 m² facing southwest, and a roof terrace is present.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent notes that the home has mostly double glazing, which can help with heat retention. The exact energy costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1920 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dekamarkt is about 371 metres away, Hoogvliet about 540 metres, and SPAR about 738 metres. There are also PLUS and Ekoplaza within about 800 metres. These distances are approximate and based on the nearest locations.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Lorentzschool for primary education is about 371 metres away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Athena) for secondary education is about 447 metres away. The International School Leiden and Basisschool St. Joseph are also within walking distance.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Moddermanstraat and Leliestraat are about 336 and 369 metres away, with lines 1 and 2, among others. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 717 metres away. These are the nearest options according to the data.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 23%, from €837,000 to €1,031,000. The value peaked in 2022 at €1,078,000, then dipped slightly before rising again. This development is based on municipal data.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict give their living environment an average score of 7.58, based on eight reviews. One resident praises the friendly, helpful atmosphere and the authentic houses, while another mentions issues with dog waste on a grass field. These reviews reflect the district, not just this neighbourhood.
