A quiet corner of Leiden
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area, this end-of-terrace house on Damloperwerf 2 sits in Zijlwijk-Zuid, a neighbourhood in the Merenwijkdistrict of Leiden. Built in 1975, the home offers a practical layout across three floors. With a last known asking price of €575,000, the price sat 51% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,170,000, which put it on the low side compared with other [end-of-terrace houses in Leiden]. This home has not been online since 8 October 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, this end-of-terrace house had five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors with a volume of 419 m³. The living area was listed at 107 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 114 m². The plot measures 143 m² in both records. There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing west and accessible via the back alley. The property was freehold, and the agent noted insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, with a combi boiler for heating. The energy label is C.
Life in Zijlwijk-Zuid
Zijlwijk-Zuid is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,425 residents, and a large share of them are aged 65 or over. Across the municipality of Leiden, residents give an average score of 7.46 based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." Another resident mentions: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what [the Zijlwijk-Zuid neighbourhood] is like, the local data shows a mix of households, with 40% having children and 41% without.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Lidl is just around the corner, with Dirk and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Dukdalf and Zijlwijkschool are both within a five-minute walk, and Marecollege for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk 't Joppe, and the Service Apotheek tot Hulp der Menschheid pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zwartemeerlaan on your doorstep, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider [municipality of Leiden] offers further options for shopping and transport.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 31 dB and aircraft noise at 44 dB are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is medium, and the 2050 flood risk is also medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via Kerkvliet Makelaars and through Kerkvliet Makelaars on Funda, so it was listed through two channels.
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About Damloperwerf 2, Leiden
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €575,000 was 51% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,170,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €5,016, while this home was listed at €5,374 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 107 m². The living area is 50% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 213 m².
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the home had five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The volume is 419 m³. The living area was listed at 107 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 114 m². The plot measures 143 m². There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing west and accessible via the back alley.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This was a mid-range label, so energy costs would be moderate compared with the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The agent noted insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which were separate facts from the label itself.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to the address-level risk data. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
The climate risk data indicates pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is medium, and the 2050 flood risk is also medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl is just around the corner at about 567 metres, with Dirk at 632 metres and Albert Heijn at 734 metres. Hoogvliet is at 1,046 metres and another Albert Heijn at 1,114 metres. Within a 5 km radius there are 38 supermarkets in total.
What schools are within walking distance?
For primary education, De Dukdalf is at 512 metres and Zijlwijkschool at 517 metres, both about a five-minute walk. Brede School Merenwijk is at 561 metres. For secondary education, Marecollege is at 846 metres, about a ten-minute walk. In total there are 82 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zwartemeerlaan at 182 metres, on your doorstep. Another stop for line 3 is at Leiden, Valkenhorst at 486 metres, and lines 365 and 366 stop at Leiderdorp, Engelendaal at 606 metres. Leiden Centraal train station is at 2,411 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Leiden, residents give an average score of 7.46 based on 38 reviews. One resident says: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square." Another mentions: "Cosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
Zijlwijk-Zuid has around 2,425 residents. About 30% are aged 65 or older, 27% are between 45 and 65, and 16% are under 15. Of the households, 40% have children, 41% are without children, and 19% are single-person households. The average household size is 2.5 people.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not mentioned in the available data for this home.
