A terraced house with character in De Waard
This end-of-terrace house on the Zijlsingel sits in De Waard, a lively part of Leiden's Binnenstad-Noord district. Built in 1915, it carries the charm of a century-old home while offering a modern layout. The last known asking price of €595,000 was on the high side, sitting 39% above the average asking price of €428,875 for homes at the time on the market in this neighbourhood. It was the most expensive of the eight homes for sale here at the time. For context, terraced houses in Leiden give you a sense of what this price point meant across the municipality. This home has not been online since 19 October 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home had four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 340 m³. The living area was listed at 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 83 m². The plot measures 73 m² in both records. There is a side garden and a roof terrace, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. It was offered as freehold ownership.
Life in De Waard
De Waard is a compact neighbourhood with a strong student presence, something residents of the wider district mention in their 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." These reviews reflect the district as a whole rather than this specific street. Based on six reviews, the district scores an average of 7.61 out of 10. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,235 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households. For more detail, have a look at the De Waard neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The Albert Heijn on the Zijlsingel is on your doorstep, with a Dekamarkt and another Albert Heijn just around the corner. For schools, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a couple of streets away, as is primary school De Pionier. The nearest GP, Huisartsencentrum Leiden, is a five-minute walk, and the Haven Apotheek is right next door. Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zijlsingel on your doorstep, with more options at Leiden, Kooipark a couple of streets away. Leiden Lammenschans station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. Public risk data at address level indicates road traffic noise at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, reflecting that the home was built before 1970 and that 92% of properties in this postcode area date from that era. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk and heat stress are both medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via Westgeest Makelaardij B.V. and through Funda, so it was listed through multiple channels.
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About Zijlsingel 27, Leiden
How did the asking price compare to other homes in De Waard?
The asking price of €595,000 was 39% above the average asking price of €428,875 for the eight homes at the time for sale in De Waard. It was the most expensive of those eight listings. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €6,312, while this home was listed at €6,071 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 98 m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home had four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms across two floors. The living area was listed at 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 83 m². There is a side garden and a roof terrace. The home was heated by a central heating boiler and was offered as freehold ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. The home was built in 1915, which is typical for this part of Leiden. No specific insulation features were mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1915, and that 92% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from area-level public data and reflect the general location rather than a measurement at the property itself.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn on the Zijlsingel is on your doorstep, with a Dekamarkt and another Albert Heijn just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, a five-minute walk away, and the Haven Apotheek is right next to it. The Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan and primary school De Pionier are both a couple of streets away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 3 stops at Leiden, Zijlsingel on your doorstep, and at Leiden, Oosterkerkstraat just around the corner. Leiden, Kooipark, served by lines 3 and 56, is a couple of streets away. Leiden Lammenschans train station is about a ten-minute walk from the home.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.61 out of 10 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 don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively." These reviews describe the district, not this specific street.
How does the floor area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The agent listed the living area at 98 m², which was 34% larger than the neighbourhood average of 73 m² for homes at the time on the market. The BAG registration records a smaller living area of 83 m². The plot is 73 m² in both records.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
Yes, the home had a side garden and a roof terrace, according to the agent's listing. The plot measures 73 m². The home is an end-of-terrace property, which means it has outdoor space on the side rather than a traditional back garden.
