De Sitterlaan 116
Professorenwijk-West, Leiden
AreaA classic end-of-terrace home in Professorenwijk-West
This 1938 end-of-terrace house sits in Professorenwijk-West, a leafy part of Leiden where residents give their surroundings a solid 8.34 out of 10. The asking price of €845,000 is on the high side compared with the average of €809,333 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. That average is based on six listings, and the median asking price is €797,000. For context, the average price per square metre here is €5,551, while this home is listed at €5,417 per square metre. The wider picture shows that [end-of-terrace houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/hoekwoningen/ ) are part of a market where 48 homes sold in the past year at an average of €578,750.
Six rooms across three floors
The agent describes this as a six-room home with five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 551 cubic metres. There is a garden to the front, side and rear, with the rear garden facing southwest, plus a balcony. The property is freehold and comes with a central heating boiler. According to the agent, the living area is 156 square metres, while the BAG registration records 162 square metres; the plot is 199 square metres in both. The energy label is E, which means energy costs will be on the higher side, and the agent notes the home has partial double glazing.
Living in Professorenwijk-West
Residents here talk about a quiet, friendly place with greenery and a park nearby. One resident says: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby. It's great!" Another mentions that while it is always quiet, "when you need something from specific shops, it is necessary to leave the village," and notes the area is beautiful along the water. A third resident describes it as "full of youth and children playing outside," a good place to grow up and for a dog. These views are based on three reviews. The neighbourhood has around 2,990 residents, and 67% of homes are owner-occupied. [The Professorenwijk-West neighbourhood]( /buurt/professorenwijk-west-leiden/ ) is very strongly urban, with an address density of 4,050 per square kilometre.
Amenities and transport on the doorstep
A bus stop at Lorentzkade is on your doorstep, with lines 1 and 2, and Leiden Lammenschans train station is just around the corner. For groceries, PLUS is a couple of streets away, with Dekamarkt and Hoogvliet a ten-minute walk. The Lorentzschool primary school is just around the corner, and the International School Leiden is a couple of streets away. Huisartsen Centrum Roodenburg is a couple of streets away, and Zuider Apotheek Leiden is a ten-minute walk. The Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum is further out. [The municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/ ) offers a park or public garden within a short walk.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €822,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €608,000 to €822,000. At the address level, road traffic noise is recorded at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows low pluvial flooding risk, medium flood risk currently, and medium heat stress. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM. 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 with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €845,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €822,000, 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 rose by 35%, from €608,000 to €822,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a six-room home with five bedrooms and two bathrooms across three floors, with a volume of 551 cubic metres. There is a garden to the front, side and rear, with the rear garden facing southwest, plus a balcony. The property is freehold and has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is a less efficient label, so expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes the home has partial double glazing. The energy label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a judgement on its structural condition.
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, including the station and the centre, with friendly people and lots of greenery. Another mentions it is always quiet but that specific shops require leaving the area. A third describes it as full of youth and children playing outside.
What are the public transport options near this home?
A bus stop at Lorentzkade is on your doorstep, served by lines 1 and 2. Leiden Lammenschans train station is just around the corner, about 479 metres away. There are also bus stops at Moddermanstraat with lines 1 and 2, and at Zaalbergweg/DZB Leiden with line 187.
What shops and schools are nearby?
PLUS supermarket is a couple of streets away, with Dekamarkt and Hoogvliet about a ten-minute walk. The Lorentzschool primary school is just around the corner, and the International School Leiden is a couple of streets away. Huisartsen Centrum Roodenburg is a couple of streets away, and Zuider Apotheek Leiden is a ten-minute walk.
What are the risk indications for this address?
At the address level, road traffic noise is recorded at 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium. Climate data shows low pluvial flooding risk, medium flood risk currently, and medium heat stress. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this home.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently six homes for sale in Professorenwijk-West. The average asking price is €809,333, with a median of €797,000. Prices range from €525,000 to €1,044,000. The average asking price per square metre is €5,551.
What is the difference between the agent's and BAG living area?
The agent lists the living area as 156 square metres, while the BAG registration records 162 square metres. The plot is 199 square metres in both. The price per square metre of €5,417 is based on the agent's listing figure.
