Oude Singel 72
Noordvest, Leiden
AreaA canal-side home with history
This apartment on the Oude Singel sits in one of Leiden's most picturesque spots, with the water right outside and the city's historic heart on your doorstep. Built in 1625, the home spans 123 m² and carries an energy label B. At €1,650,000, it is the most expensive of the 11 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 135% above the average asking price of €702,727, a figure that reflects its unique character and prime canal location. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely, but this one is in a league of its own.
Noordvest: old streets, young energy
Noordvest is the historic core of Leiden, with narrow streets, canals and a lively mix of students, young professionals and long-term residents. The area is densely populated, 5,968 addresses per km², and most homes are pre-war. One resident sums it up: "Leiden city centre; more versatile than you think! As the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall." They add: "Leiden feels like home." The neighbourhood has a strong urban vibe, with many singles and a young demographic. For more on the area, see the Noordvest neighbourhood.
Daily life on the Oude Singel
Your morning coffee is just around the corner: Dirk is 53 metres away, and SPAR is a couple of streets further. For a bigger shop, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a ten-minute walk. Families have several primary schools nearby, including Vrije School Mareland (a five-minute walk) and De Pionier (a ten-minute walk). Secondary education is within walking distance too, with Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden about a ten-minute walk away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants, cafés and the market square are all on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Geurts Makelaars, Hypotheken en Verzekeringen.
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About Oude Singel 72, Leiden
Is €1,650,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price is 135% above the neighbourhood average of €702,727 and is the highest of the 11 homes currently for sale in Noordvest. However, this is a 17th-century canal apartment with 123 m² and an energy label B, which is rare in this area. The price reflects its historic character and location, so it is on the high side compared to the local market.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Noordvest is the historic centre of Leiden, with a very high address density of 5,968 per km². It is a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The streets are old and picturesque, with canals and monuments. One resident describes it as 'the most beautiful city of cities' and says 'Leiden feels like home.' There is a lively atmosphere with many restaurants and shops nearby.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, just 53 metres away on the same street. SPAR is 193 metres away, and Jumbo and Albert Heijn are within a ten-minute walk. For daily groceries, you have several options on your doorstep.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Vrije School Mareland (259 metres), De Pionier (604 metres), and Haanstra Basisschool (763 metres). For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 963 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, you can reach Amsterdam, The Hague and other cities.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label B, which means it is reasonably efficient. In the neighbourhood, 16.7% of homes have label B, and 58.3% have label D or lower. So this home is above average in energy performance for the area.
How many homes are for sale in Noordvest?
Currently, 11 homes are for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price is €702,727, and the median is €595,000. This apartment is the most expensive on the market.
