A classic end-of-terrace home in Leiden
This 1938 end-of-terrace house sits in Professorenwijk-West, a leafy part of Leiden where the streets feel calm and the station is close by. Residents give the area a strong 8.34 out of 10, with one saying it is "close to EVERYTHING" and another praising the quiet, friendly atmosphere. The asking price of €845,000 sits on the high side compared with the average of €809,333 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, though the home's 162 m² of living space is above the local average of 157 m². For context, [end-of-terrace houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/hoekwoningen/ ) typically command their own premium in this market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 551 m³. The garden wraps around the property with a back, front and side garden facing southwest, and there is a balcony as well. The agent notes partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the home is offered as full ownership. The BAG registration lists the living area at 162 m², while the agent states 156 m²; the plot is 199 m² in both records.
Life in Professorenwijk-West
This is a neighbourhood where children play outside and dogs get walked, according to one resident, who called it "full of youth and children playing outside." Another resident highlighted the greenery and a nearby park, though noted that real parks or forests are missing and that some shops require a trip out of the area. The neighbourhood counts around 2,990 residents, with a mix of families and singles. Based on three reviews, the overall picture is of a pleasant, quiet place to live, close to the station and the centre. [The Professorenwijk-West neighbourhood]( /buurt/professorenwijk-west-leiden/ ) clearly has a loyal following.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Hoogvliet a ten-minute walk away. The Lorentzschool is on your doorstep, and the International School Leiden is a couple of streets away. The Huisartsen Centrum Roodenburg is a five-minute walk, and the Zuider Apotheek is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Lorentzkade with lines 1 and 2 are on your doorstep, and Leiden Lammenschans station is a five-minute walk. [The municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/ ) offers all this within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for 2022, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1938 construction on clay soil and the fact that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk and heat stress are both medium, with heat stress expected to remain medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM and the same agent on Funda. The listing has been active since 10 September 2026.
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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 De Sitterlaan 116, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Professorenwijk-West?
The asking price of €845,000 is above the average of €809,333 for the six homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and above the median of €797,000. Prices in the area range from €525,000 to €1,044,000. The average price per square metre for homes on the market here is €5,551, while this home is listed at €5,417 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The agent describes a home with six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms across three floors, with a total volume of 551 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 156 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 162 m². The plot measures 199 m² in both records. There is a balcony, and the garden wraps around the property with a back, front and side garden facing southwest.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing, so the actual monthly costs will depend on usage and energy prices.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard for 2022. Railway noise is measured at 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1938 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the fact that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What shops and supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner at about 500 metres, with Dekamarkt at roughly 750 metres and Hoogvliet at about 850 metres. There are 42 supermarkets within five kilometres. For daily groceries, the nearest options are all within a short walk, making it easy to pick up essentials without needing to travel far.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Lorentzschool primary school is on your doorstep at about 225 metres, and the International School Leiden is a couple of streets away at roughly 357 metres. Basisschool St. Joseph is about 520 metres away. For secondary education, the Da Vinci College Lammenschans is at approximately 489 metres, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 668 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Lorentzkade, on your doorstep at about 60 metres, serving lines 1 and 2. Another stop, Leiden, Moddermanstraat, is about 400 metres away with the same lines. Leiden Lammenschans train station is approximately 480 metres away, making it a five-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, is about 2.5 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Professorenwijk-West?
Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.34 out of 10. One resident says it is "close to EVERYTHING" and praises the friendly, quiet people and the greenery. Another describes it as a "pleasant and quiet environment" but notes that some shops and restaurants require leaving the area. A third resident highlights that it is good for growing up and for dogs.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding from heavy rain is low for this address. The current flood risk is medium, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
