A canal house on the Oude Rijn
This terraced house sits on the Oude Rijn in Pancras-West, right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. The setting is described as quiet, sheltered and with a free view over the water, which is rare for a home so central. With 6 rooms spread over 3 floors, there is plenty of space for a household that wants to live in the middle of the city. The asking price of €669,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €1,023,375. For more context, you can compare it with other [terraced houses in Leiden].
The home itself
Built in 1850, this canal house has been updated with roof insulation, partial double glazing and floor insulation, according to the agent. The living area is listed as 115 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 107 m². The plot is 55 m². There are 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, plus a sunny terrace of 10 m² facing north and a roof terrace. The property is freehold and heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is C.
Life in Pancras-West
Pancras-West is a small neighbourhood of about 1,175 residents, and it is very much a student area: 29% of residents are between 15 and 25, and 74% of households are single-person. Residents of the wider 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. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." 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." For a closer look at the area, see [the Pancras-West neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are just around the corner. The nearest primary school, Haanstra Basisschool, is a five-minute walk away. The GP practice, Huisartsencentrum Leiden, is a couple of streets away, and the Centraal Apotheek is just around the corner. For public transport, the Breestraat bus stop is just around the corner, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Leiden].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €710,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €471,000 to €710,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low, both now and in 2050, while heat stress is currently medium and expected to become elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including LEK® makelaars & taxateurs B.V.
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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 Oude Rijn 20, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €669,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €710,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €471,000 to €710,000. The asking price is also 35% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €1,023,375.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has 6 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 115 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 107 m². There is a sunny terrace of 10 m² facing north and a roof terrace. The property is freehold and has a combi boiler for heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This means the home is neither the most nor the least efficient, and you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions roof insulation, partial double glazing and floor insulation. These are separate facts from the label, and the label itself does not tell you about the condition of the construction.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1850, and the area is a KCAF attention area, where 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. No further details are given.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The SPAR is just 170 metres away, so on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is 313 metres and Albert Heijn is 322 metres, both just around the corner. Dirk is 378 metres away, and Hoogvliet is 535 metres, a five-minute walk. In total, there are 45 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Haanstra Basisschool, 505 metres away, a five-minute walk. Vrije School Mareland is 596 metres, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is 599 metres, both about a ten-minute walk. There are 92 schools within 5 kilometres, including secondary schools at 1.4 kilometres.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Breestraat, 230 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 54, 56 and 169. Leiden, Hooigracht is 359 metres with line 3, and Leiden, Pelikaan is 394 metres with lines 45, 56, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Centraal train station is 1,017 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the wider 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. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another notes: "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."
What is the average household size in Pancras-West?
The average household size in Pancras-West is 1.3 people. Of the 638 homes in the neighbourhood, 74% are single-person households, and only 5% are households with children. The age profile shows that 29% of residents are between 15 and 25, and 43% are between 25 and 45.
