Oude Singel 100
Noordvest, Leiden
AreaA canal house on the Oude Singel
This terraced house sits on the Oude Singel in the Noordvest neighbourhood, right in the heart of Leiden. It is a classic grachtenpand, built in 1750, with the canal on your doorstep and a quiet road outside. The asking price of €595,000 is 6% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side compared with the market. For context, terraced houses in Leiden currently average around €524,000, though prices range widely from €225,000 to €1.65 million.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over four floors, with a volume of 280 m³. The living area is listed as 82 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m². The plot measures 42 m² in both sources. The agent notes insulation in the roof, floor and walls, plus double glazing, and partial underfloor heating with a combi boiler. The home is offered with an energy label B.
Life in Noordvest
Noordvest is a compact, lively part of Leiden's city centre, where the streets are busy with students and the canal gives it a distinctly historic feel. 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." 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." The neighbourhood has around 1,730 inhabitants, and a large share of single-person households. For more detail, see the Noordvest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, just 81 metres away, with a SPAR a couple of streets further and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For schools, Vrije School Mareland is just around the corner, and De Pionier is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, about a ten-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Energiepark and Pelikaan are within a few minutes' walk, with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €634,000, and the asking price sits 6% below that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 75%, from €362,000 to €634,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industry noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows medium risk for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and heat stress, with flood risk expected to drop to low by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Den Elsen Makelaardij B.V. and Den Elsen Makelaardij B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Singel 100, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €634,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation, but the WOZ is not the same as the market value. The WOZ value has risen sharply in recent years, from €362,000 in 2020 to €634,000 in 2025, an increase of 75%.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over four floors. The living area is listed as 82 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m². The plot measures 42 m². The home has a volume of 280 m³ and is a classic grachtenpand, built in 1750.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes insulation in the roof, floor and walls, plus double glazing, and partial underfloor heating with a combi boiler. These features can help keep the home warm and reduce energy use.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The home was built in 1750, before 1970, and 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are available in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, and industry noise is 45 dB Lden, all below the norm. These figures come from public data for 2022-2024 and are area-level indications, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is just 81 metres away, on your doorstep. A SPAR is 191 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 447 metres away. A Jumbo is 542 metres away, and an Ekoplaza is 626 metres away. With 45 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Vrije School Mareland is 275 metres away, just around the corner, and De Pionier is 502 metres away, a five-minute walk. Haanstra Basisschool is 783 metres away, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is 888 metres away. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 919 metres away. All are within easy walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Energiepark, 202 metres away, with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden, Pelikaan is 394 metres away with the same lines plus 56. Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt is 408 metres away with many more lines. Leiden Centraal train station is 796 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
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." Another notes: "There is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected." The neighbourhood has around 1,730 inhabitants, with a large share of single-person households.
What is the WOZ value development over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen from €362,000 in 2020 to €634,000 in 2025, an increase of 75%. The value increased steadily, with a notable jump between 2021 and 2022, from €373,000 to €530,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025.
