A canal-side home in the heart of Leiden
This apartment on the Oude Singel sits right on the water in the Molenbuurt, a stone's throw from Leiden's historic centre. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing. At €375,000, it is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Leiden.
Inside the apartment
Built in 1750, this apartment occupies the first floor and spans one level. According to the agent, the living area is 63 m², while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. It comes with a balcony, and the agent notes that the property has mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler. You own the property outright, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €125.24.
Life in the Molenbuurt
Residents of the wider district 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. 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 neighbourhood itself has 545 inhabitants, and a large share are students. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the Molenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Vrije School Mareland is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. The Centraal Apotheek Leiden pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops are close by: Leiden, Energiepark is on your doorstep with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40, and Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt is just around the corner with many more lines. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €484,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 23% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €323,000 to €484,000. As for the address, the area-level indications show that road traffic noise is above the standard, while rail, air and industrial noise are not. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and current flood risk are medium, with a low flood risk by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij.
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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 60C, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 23% below the WOZ value of €484,000, 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 50%, from €323,000 to €484,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the home is underpriced or overpriced.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 63 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home also has a balcony. The property is located on the first floor and is part of a building from 1750.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value for this property is €484,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 50%, from €323,000 in 2020 to €484,000 in 2025. The asking price of €375,000 is 23% below this WOZ value. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The area-level data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 54 dB Lden. Rail noise is 34 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all of which are below the relevant standards. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1750, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of this particular home.
What are the climate-related risks for this location?
The climate indications for this address are as follows: pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is medium, and flood risk by 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Dirk supermarket is just 138 metres away, making it the nearest option. A SPAR is 242 metres away, and a Jumbo is 339 metres away. There are also an AH to go and an Aldi within about 536 metres. With these options, daily grocery shopping is convenient from this location.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Energiepark, just 104 metres away, serving lines 45, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt is 202 metres away with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 54, 56, 169, 182, 183 and 187. Leiden Centraal train station is 616 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
The Molenbuurt has 545 inhabitants, with a high proportion of young adults: 40% are between 15 and 25 years old, and 31% are between 25 and 45. Most households are single-person (74%), and only 6% of households have children. Residents of the wider district rate their living environment with an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this information. As a result, the energy efficiency of this home cannot be assessed from the listing. The property was built in 1750, but no conclusions about insulation or energy performance can be drawn from the year of construction alone.
