A grand old terraced house on the Herensingel
This 1895 terraced house on the Herensingel sits in De Kooi, a neighbourhood in Leiden-Noord that has a distinctly urban feel. With its high ceilings and period character, it is a home with a story to tell. The asking price is €740,000, which is the highest of the 22 homes currently for sale in De Kooi. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €450,591, and this home is priced 64% above that average. For context, [terraced houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/tussenwoningen/) vary widely in price, but this one stands out.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 138 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 129 m². The plot is 124 m² in both sources. The home has a rear garden of 65 m² facing southeast, and it is sold as full ownership. The agent mentions roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient labels.
Life in De Kooi
De Kooi is a neighbourhood where about 6,185 people live, and it has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents between 25 and 45. Residents of the district Leiden-Noord give their living environment an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is less positive, mentioning "too little police control" and a feeling that the neighbourhood is deteriorating, though they do note the shops at Kooiplein and the library and schools nearby. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them yourself. The housing stock here is old, with 87% of homes built before 1945, which fits this 1895 house. For more on the area, see [the De Kooi neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-kooi-leiden/).
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner, and there are more supermarkets within a short walk. For schools, De Pionier and De Springplank are a couple of streets away, and Marecollege for secondary education is also nearby. The GP practice De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg and Boots Apotheek De Singel Leiden are both on your doorstep. For public transport, bus stop Leiden, Kooipark is just around the corner with lines 3 and 56, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more, as you can see on [the municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible here. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the home was built before 1970 and 84% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 flood risk is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including DOEN NVM Makelaars & Taxateurs and their listing on Funda.
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About Herensingel 49, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in De Kooi?
The asking price of €740,000 is the highest of the 22 homes currently for sale in De Kooi. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €450,591, so this home is priced 64% above that average. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 138 m², is €5,362, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,255 per m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 138 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 129 m². The plot is 124 m². There is a rear garden of 65 m² facing southeast, and the home is sold as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The agent does mention roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, as well as a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. These features may help, but the label itself indicates moderate energy efficiency.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1895, and 84% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which contributes to the medium risk level. No specific foundation defects are stated.
How noisy is the area around Herensingel 49?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 67 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both about 450 metres away, so just around the corner. There are also Albert Heijn, Dekamarkt and Dirk within about a kilometre. For schools, De Pionier and De Springplank are about 500 metres away, and Marecollege for secondary education is about 700 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Kooipark, about 185 metres away, with bus lines 3 and 56. Leiden Centraal train station is about 1.7 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both local buses and the national rail network.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district Leiden-Noord give their living environment an average score of 7.13, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is critical, mentioning "too little police control" and a feeling that the neighbourhood is deteriorating, though they do note the shops at Kooiplein and the library and schools nearby.
