A canal house on the Oude Singel
This terraced canal house sits on the Oude Singel in Noordvest, right in the heart of Leiden. The setting was described by the agent as a quiet road, on the water and in the centre. Built in 1750, it is a piece of Leiden's history. The last known asking price of €595,000 was on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Leiden was €503,857. This home has not been online since 17 October 2026.
Inside the home
The agent listed 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 4 floors, with a volume of 280 m³. There is a rear garden of 10 m². The home had full ownership and, according to the agent, insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The living area was given as 82 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 97 m².
Living in Noordvest
Noordvest is a small neighbourhood of about 1,685 residents, and it is a lively part of Leiden. 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 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." The reviews mention that nature is lacking, but that the centre, shops and transport make up for it. For more on the area, see the Noordvest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Vrije School Mareland, is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Leiden is a ten-minute walk, and the Centraal Apotheek is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Energiepark is a couple of streets away with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €634,000, and the asking price was 6% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 75%, from €362,000 to €634,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are medium, with flood risk in 2050 low and heat stress medium.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Den Elsen Makelaardij B.V. on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Oude Singel 100, Leiden
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 was 6% below the WOZ value of €634,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price was also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €503,857.
What is the layout of this canal house?
According to the agent, the home had 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 4 floors. There is a rear garden of 10 m². The living area was listed as 82 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m². The home has full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The agent also stated that the home had roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
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 1750, and 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden, air traffic 42 dB Lden and industry 45 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the home itself.
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 and an Ekoplaza are also within a short walk. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Vrije School Mareland, at 275 metres, which is a five-minute walk. Other primary schools within a short distance include De Pionier at 502 metres and Haanstra Basisschool at 783 metres. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is at 919 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Energiepark, at 202 metres, with lines 45, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Centraal train station is 796 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. Several other bus stops are also within a few hundred metres, offering multiple options for getting around.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. They mention that everything is close by, including the centre, shops and transport. Some note a lack of nature and noise from students, but overall they are satisfied. The reviews describe a lively, central area.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 75%, from €362,000 to €634,000. The value increased steadily, with a notable jump from €373,000 in 2021 to €530,000 in 2022. This is the municipal valuation, not the market value.
