A quiet spot in Zijlwijk-Zuid
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Zijlwijk-Zuid neighbourhood of Leiden, this terraced house from 1978 offers a calm setting within a residential area. The home has an energy label B, which means it is an efficient label, so expect moderate energy costs. With a price of €535,000, the asking price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, sitting 44% below the average asking price of €957,643. For context, [terraced houses in Leiden]( /koopwoningen/leiden/tussenwoningen/) give you a sense of what else is on the market in the municipality.
The home itself
Inside, the layout spans three floors with four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 120 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 122 m². The plot measures 115 m² according to both sources. The home features double glazing, a central heating boiler, an open fireplace, and partial underfloor heating. You own the property outright, and there is a rear garden of 31 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley.
Life in Zijlwijk-Zuid
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I enjoy living here." Another shares: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, 'a place to be'." The neighbourhood itself has about 2,410 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. [The Zijlwijk-Zuid neighbourhood]( /buurt/zijlwijk-zuid-leiden/) is home to a range of housing, mostly built between 1970 and 1990.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, you have several supermarkets just around the corner: Lidl, Dirk, and Hoogvliet. Schools are also close by, with Brede School Merenwijk a couple of streets away and Marecollege. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk 't Joppe, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek tot Hulp der Menschheid is nearby. For public transport, bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zwartemeerlaan, and lines 3 and 56 at Leiden, Sumatrastraat. Leiden Centraal train station is about 2.2 km away. [The municipality of Leiden]( /gemeente/leiden/) offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €462,000, as of the reference date 2025-01-01. The asking price is 16% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €318,000 to €462,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The area-level indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are both medium, with heat stress currently low but medium by 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 Oudshoorn 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 Sloepenwal 4, Leiden
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €535,000 is 44% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €957,643. This comparison is based on the current listings in Zijlwijk-Zuid. The price per square metre is €4,458, based on the agent's listed living area of 120 m². The price verdict is described as keen relative to the neighbourhood market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has three floors with four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 120 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 122 m². The plot is 115 m². There is a rear garden of 31 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley. The property is a full ownership (volle eigendom).
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €462,000, with a reference date of 2025-01-01. The asking price is 16% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 45%, from €318,000 in 2020 to €462,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 30 dB Lden, and from air traffic 43 dB Lden, all based on recent reference years. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. No further details are provided in the listing.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Within a short walk, you have Lidl at 608 m, Dirk at 655 m, and Hoogvliet at 736 m. For schools, Brede School Merenwijk is at 421 m, and Marecollege, a secondary school, is at 548 m. Other primary schools like De Singel and De Viersprong are at 580 m. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk 't Joppe at 763 m, and the pharmacy is at 769 m.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zwartemeerlaan at 386 m, and lines 3 and 56 at Leiden, Sumatrastraat at 421 m. Another stop for line 3 is at Leiden, Valkenhorst at 509 m. The nearest train station is Leiden Centraal, about 2.2 km away. These distances are measured from the property.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Leiden give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I enjoy living here." Another mentions: "Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level."
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The listing also mentions double glazing, a central heating boiler, an open fireplace, and partial underfloor heating. No further energy details are provided.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are 14 homes currently for sale in Zijlwijk-Zuid. The average asking price is €957,643, with a median of €555,000. Prices range from €475,000 to €2,395,000. The average living area of these listings is 172 m², and the average price per square metre is €5,154.
