A warm welcome on Damloperwerf
This terraced house on Damloperwerf sits in a quiet corner of Zijlwijk-Zuid, a leafy part of Leiden. With 115 m² of living space and an energy label A, it is efficient and comfortable. At €485,000, the asking price was 59% below the neighbourhood average of €1,170,000, making it the cheapest of the four homes at the time for sale here, a keen price for a home that was ready to move into. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely, but this one stands out for its value. This home has not been online since 16 September 2026.
Zijlwijk-Zuid: a quiet, family-friendly pocket
Zijlwijk-Zuid is a residential neighbourhood built in the 1970s, so the streets are spacious and green. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a calm, established feel. The population is a mix of families and older residents, with a good number of households with children. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the figures speak for themselves: low crime, a park just a couple of streets away, and a strong sense of community. This is the Zijlwijk-Zuid neighbourhood at its best.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Dirk and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: De Dukdalf and Zijlwijkschool are both a couple of streets away, and Brede School Merenwijk is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Marecollege is a ten-minute walk. The park is on your doorstep, and a GP is a five-minute walk. Everything you need is within easy reach, without the bustle of the city centre. The municipality of Leiden offers all the cultural and urban amenities you could want, but here you can enjoy peace and quiet.
When this home was still on the market,
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars. The details are current, but availability can change quickly.
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About Damloperwerf 29, Leiden
Was €485,000 a fair price for this terraced house?
At €485,000, this home was priced 59% below the average asking price in Zijlwijk-Zuid, which was €1,170,000. It was also the cheapest of the four homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. The floor area of 115 m² was smaller than the neighbourhood average of 213 m², which partly explained the lower price. Given the energy label A and the quiet location, the price was keen compared to other homes in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. In Zijlwijk-Zuid, about a third of homes have label A, so this is a good score.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 3.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute bike ride or a short bus trip.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: De Dukdalf and Zijlwijkschool are both about 500 m away, and Brede School Merenwijk is 600 m. For secondary education, Marecollege is 876 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
What supermarkets are close to Damloperwerf?
Lidl is 594 m away, just around the corner. Dirk is 660 m and Albert Heijn is 758 m, both a five-minute walk. For more variety, Hoogvliet and another Albert Heijn are within about 1 km.
How many homes were for sale in Zijlwijk-Zuid?
At the time, there were four homes for sale in the neighbourhood. This home was the cheapest, with prices ranging from €485,000 to €2,495,000. The average asking price was €1,170,000, and the median was €850,000.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
Zijlwijk-Zuid has a low crime rate, with only 40 total crimes recorded in the latest data. The area is quiet and residential, with a mix of families and older residents. It feels safe and well-maintained.
