A historic canal home in Leiden's old centre
This apartment sits on the Oude Singel, one of Leiden's classic canals, in the Noordvest neighbourhood. The year 1650 is stamped on the building, so you are living in a piece of Dutch history. The asking price of €545,000 is 1% below the WOZ value, which puts it in line with the market. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leiden is €605,167, and the median is €545,000. This listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 91 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published details about the layout, number of bedrooms, or any outdoor space. The building dates from 1650, which makes it one of the older properties in the area. Without further specifications from the agent, the interior layout remains unknown.
Living in Noordvest
Noordvest is part of the Binnenstad-Noord district, right in the heart of Leiden. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another adds: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." The district has 1,730 residents, and 69% of households are single-person. The reviews mention student noise and a lack of green space, but also praise the convenience of having shops and services nearby. For more on the area, see the Noordvest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, Vrije School Mareland is just around the corner, and De Pionier is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, Huisartsenpraktijk R.A. van Randeraat, a ten-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden is a couple of streets away. Bus stops are close by: Leiden, Energiepark is just around the corner with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40, and Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt is a five-minute walk with many more lines. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk as well. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €551,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €408,000 to €551,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding are elevated, with a medium current flood risk and a low flood risk by 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Atsma Woning- en Bedrijfsmakelaardij en Hypotheken.
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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 Oude Singel 118A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €545,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €551,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 35%, from €408,000 to €551,000.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 91 m². The asking price per square metre is €5,989, based on this BAG figure. The agent has not published additional details about the layout, such as the number of bedrooms or bathrooms.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this information. Without it, you cannot know the official energy efficiency rating of this home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1650, and 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 46 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep at 124 metres. A SPAR is just around the corner at 212 metres, and an Albert Heijn is 412 metres away. A Jumbo is at 588 metres and an Ekoplaza at 633 metres. There are 45 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Vrije School Mareland is a primary school just around the corner at 291 metres, with 386 pupils. De Pionier is a five-minute walk at 457 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (locatie Socrates) is at 899 metres, with 823 pupils.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Leiden, Energiepark is just around the corner at 242 metres, with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden, Pelikaan is at 350 metres with additional lines. Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt is at 455 metres with many more lines. Leiden Centraal train station is 837 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Binnenstad-Noord district give it an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says everything is close by and the area is beautiful, but notes a lack of nature. Another mentions the lively atmosphere and proximity to the station, while also noting student noise and a limited neighbourhood feel.
What is the average price per square metre in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price per square metre in Noordvest is €6,594, based on 12 homes currently for sale. This apartment is listed at €5,989 per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 91 m².
