Sieboldstraat 2
De Kooi, Leiden
AreaA pre-war terraced house in De Kooi
On Sieboldstraat, a quiet residential street in the De Kooi neighbourhood of Leiden-Noord, stands this terraced house from 1915. The home sits in a lively part of the city, where the streets are lined with pre-war architecture and daily life hums along at a steady pace. With an asking price of €495,000, the home is priced on the high side compared to other [terraced houses in Leiden], sitting roughly 15% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €429,263.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the house offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The plot measures 102 m² in both sources. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a garden facing west. It is sold as full ownership, with no leasehold ground rent to worry about.
Life in De Kooi
De Kooi is a neighbourhood of contrasts, where residents' experiences vary widely. Across the wider district of Leiden-Noord, residents give an average score of 7.13 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people." Another is far less positive, describing drug dealers under the bridge and a lack of police control, though they do note the convenience of shops at Kooiplein and nearby schools. The neighbourhood counts around 6,320 residents, with a high share of single-person households. For a fuller picture of [the De Kooi neighbourhood], the reviews offer a mixed but honest glimpse.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away as well. For primary education, De Springplank is a five-minute walk, and the Marecollege for secondary education is similarly close. The GP practice De Singel Huisartsen, Praktijk Weijenborg and the Boots Apotheek are both just around the corner. Bus stop Leiden, Kooipark is a couple of streets away, served by lines 3 and 56, and Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Leiden].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €500,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 1% below this municipal valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €301,000 to €500,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, an area-level indication given that the home was built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are public risk indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Fides makelaars - ERA én NVM, and it appears on multiple channels including 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.
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About Sieboldstraat 2, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €500,000, 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 increased by 66%, from €301,000 to €500,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The plot measures 102 m². The home has a garden facing west.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home does have double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the area, not from measurements at the home itself.
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 the fact that the home was built before 1970, and 71% of properties in this postcode area date from before that year. It is not an inspection of this specific home's foundation.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Hoogvliet supermarket is about 447 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is at 479 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 822 metres, with a Dekamarkt at just over a kilometre. In total, there are 39 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
Which schools are close to this home?
Primary school De Springplank is 455 metres away, and De Singel and De Viersprong are both at 564 metres. For secondary education, the Marecollege is 602 metres away. There are 86 schools within five kilometres of the home.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Kooipark at 233 metres, served by lines 3 and 56. Leiden, Sumatrabrug is at 281 metres with line 3. Leiden Centraal train station is 1.9 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district of Leiden-Noord give an average score of 7.13 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident mentions many nice people, while another complains about drug dealers and a lack of police control, though they appreciate the shops at Kooiplein and nearby schools. The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the flood risk at this address?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rain, has an elevated risk indication. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data.
