A terraced house in the heart of Leiden
This terraced house sits on Oosterdwarsstraat 21 in De Waard, a neighbourhood that feels like classic Leiden: narrow streets, old brick and the hum of city life. The asking price is €410,000. For a sense of what that buys you in this part of town, it helps to look at terraced houses in Leiden.
The home itself
Built in 1925, this two-storey terraced house has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area comes to 69 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 66 m². The plot is 45 m². There is a patio garden facing south, and a roof terrace. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is freehold, so you own the land outright. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs than with a more efficient label.
De Waard, a lively corner of the city
De Waard is part of the Binnenstad-Noord district, and residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful." Another adds: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." The same resident notes that "there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected." A third resident mentions the lack of nature: "You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green." The district has 2,230 inhabitants, and 47% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the De Waard neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For secondary education, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Leiden is a five-minute walk, and the Haven Apotheek is just as close. Bus stops are nearby: Leiden, Zijlsingel with line 3 is on your doorstep, and Leiden, Burggravenlaan with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187 is just around the corner. Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €402,000, and the asking price is 2% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 70%, from €237,000 to €402,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1925 on clay soil, and 94% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is medium, both current and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij.
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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 Oosterdwarsstraat 21, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €410,000, while the WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €402,000. That puts the asking price 2% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is just a factual reference point.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 69 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 66 m². There is a patio garden facing south and a roof terrace. The home is freehold.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
The energy label is E, which is not an efficient label. You can expect higher energy costs than with a more efficient label. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1925 on clay soil, and 94% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data and describe the area, not the home itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Dekamarkt is about 500 metres away, and the Albert Heijn is about 700 metres away. A SPAR and a Hoogvliet are also within a short walk. For daily groceries, you have several options close by.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan, a secondary school, is about 250 metres away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is about 420 metres away. For primary education, Basisschool St. Joseph is about 760 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Leiden, Zijlsingel with line 3 is about 200 metres away, and Leiden, Burggravenlaan with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187 is about 220 metres away. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about 1.4 kilometres away.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the Binnenstad-Noord district give it an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says everything is close by and the centre is beautiful, while another mentions noise from students and a lack of nature. These reviews describe the district, not this specific neighbourhood.
