Professorenwijk-West, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1939 terraced house on De Sitterlaan sits in a quiet, green part of Leiden. With 145 m² of living space and a 136 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a pre-war home. The energy label is D, so some modernisation may be expected. At €769,000, the asking price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €741,000, reflecting the larger-than-average floor area. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
Professorenwijk-West is a sought-after area with a strong sense of community. One resident describes it as "Safe and easy", adding: "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." Another notes it is "Pleasant and quiet", though points out that for specific shops or restaurants you need to leave the area. A third review highlights "Full of youth and children playing outside" and calls it a good environment for a dog. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.34 out of 10. The area is densely populated (4,050 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of pre-war homes, with 59% being single-family houses. Learn more about the neighbourhood Professorenwijk-West.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Lorentzschool, is a five-minute walk, while the Da Vinci College secondary school is even closer. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and Leiden Centraal station is a five-minute walk, handy for commuters. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city centre with all amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaarskantoor van Stralen and also appears on Vastgoed Nederland, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
De Sitterlaan 41, Leiden
Very good · 3 residents
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!
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is always quiet to live there, but when you need something from specific shops, it is necessary to leave the village. This also applies to restaurants or clubs, for example. It is a beautiful area along the water, but real parks or forests are missing here.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood growing up in a neighbourhood like this and a nice environment for a dog
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Professorenwijk-West
Data from Professorenwijk-West
42 within 5 km
86 within 5 km
About De Sitterlaan 41, Leiden
The asking price is €769,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €741,000 and the median of €669,000. However, this home is larger than average (145 m² vs 132 m²) and sits on a 136 m² plot. The price per m² works out to about €5,303, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,147 per m². So while the total price is on the high side, it reflects the extra space.
The energy label is D. This is common for a pre-war home, in the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label D or lower. A D label means moderate energy efficiency; heating costs will be higher than in a modern home, but it is not the worst. You may want to consider improvements like insulation or double glazing over time.
Leiden Centraal station is just 400 metres away, about a five-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague or other cities very convenient. The neighbourhood review also highlights the station as a major plus.
Residents describe the area as quiet, friendly and safe. One says "the people are friendly and not loud", another mentions "full of youth and children playing outside". The neighbourhood has a mix of families and singles, with many pre-war homes. It scores 8.34 out of 10 from three reviews.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. The Lorentz primary school is about 550 metres away, and the Da Vinci College secondary school is just 177 metres from the house. There is also an international school and a few other options within a kilometre.
The nearest supermarket is PLUS at 199 metres, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. SPAR is about 700 metres, and Hoogvliet and Dekamarkt are around 900 metres. For daily groceries, you are well covered without needing a car.
A park or public garden is just 200 metres away, and residents mention "a lot of greenery and a park nearby". One review notes that real parks or forests are missing, but the area along the water is beautiful. Overall, it is a leafy part of Leiden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Professorenwijk-West
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