Oude Singel 24A
Molenbuurt, Leiden
AreaA historic apartment on the Oude Singel
This apartment sits on the Oude Singel in the Molenbuurt, right in the heart of Leiden's historic canal district. The area is lively and full of character, with the city's charm literally on your doorstep. Built in 1750, this home carries centuries of history within its walls. With an asking price of €430,000, the price is in line with the market for apartments in Leiden.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 63 m² according to the BAG registration. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 1750, a fact that speaks to its age and character.
Life in the Molenbuurt
The Molenbuurt is a compact neighbourhood with around 550 residents, and it is very strongly urban with a high address density. Residents of the district of Binnenstad-Noord give their living environment 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." Another adds: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The reviews do mention a lack of green space and noise from students, but also praise the convenience of having everything nearby. This is the Molenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is remarkably convenient. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Dirk and SPAR a couple of streets away. For primary education, Vrije School Mareland is a five-minute walk. The Centraal Apotheek Leiden is a five-minute walk, and the GP practice is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt, is on your doorstep with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is also a ten-minute walk. This all falls within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €432,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 96%, from €220,000 to €432,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and the current flood risk is medium.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via April makelaars Vleuten.
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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 24A, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €430,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €432,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 96%, from €220,000 to €432,000.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 63 m². The asking price of €430,000 works out to €6,825 per m² based on that BAG figure. The listing does not state a different floor area from the agent.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building itself, which dates from 1750.
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 was constructed before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties built before 1970.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Other noise sources are below their standards: railway noise is 35 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 46 dB Lden. These are area-level indications based on public data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Jumbo is just around the corner at 210 metres, Dirk is at 273 metres, and SPAR is at 345 metres. There are also an AH to go and an Aldi at 413 metres. In total, there are 45 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Vrije School Mareland at 359 metres, followed by Haanstra Basisschool at 770 metres and De Pionier at 828 metres. For secondary education, Beroepscollege Leystede is at 924 metres. There are 96 schools within 5 km in total.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt, just 69 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal train station is 510 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is also nearby at 760 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Molenbuurt has around 550 residents and is very strongly urban. Residents of the district of Binnenstad-Noord give an average score of 7.61 based on six reviews. They praise the central location and convenience, but note a lack of green space and some noise from students. The neighbourhood has a young population, with 44% aged 15 to 25.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is indicated as medium, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. The heat stress indication is medium for both now and 2050.
