A 1915 terraced house in De Waard
This terraced house on Zijlsingel 87 sits in De Waard, a neighbourhood in the Binnenstad-Noord district of Leiden. Built in 1915, it has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €475,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €454,064. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,537, while this home is listed at €7,422 per m². If you are looking at terraced houses in Leiden, this one stands out for its age and label.
The home itself
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 263 m³. The living area is listed as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The plot is 60 m² according to both sources. There is a garden at the back and side, covering 14 m² and facing south. The home is fully owned, and the agent mentions insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glazing and wall insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
De Waard, a lively district
Residents of the district, not just this neighbourhood, give 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. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another resident adds: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The district is lively, with many students, and some residents mention noise from students and partygoers. The neighbourhood has 2,230 inhabitants, and 47% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the De Waard neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For secondary education, the Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is also nearby. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Leiden is just around the corner, and the Haven Apotheek is a couple of streets away. Bus stops are close: Leiden, Zijlsingel with line 3 is just around the corner, and Leiden, Plantage with lines 169, 182, 183 and 187 is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station, Leiden Lammenschans, is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is clay, with a note that the home was built in 1915 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, and the flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is medium for both the current situation and 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Kompas makelaars & taxateurs.
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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 Zijlsingel 87, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in De Waard?
The asking price of €475,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €454,064. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,537, while this home is listed at €7,422 per m². The price verdict is based on the neighbourhood average, not on an independent valuation.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The plot is 60 m² according to both sources. There is a garden at the back and side, covering 14 m² and facing south.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not part of the listing information provided. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The soil type is clay, and the home was built in 1915, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, and the flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050.
Which supermarkets are closest to Zijlsingel 87?
The Dekamarkt is about 391 metres away, the Albert Heijn is about 614 metres away, and the Hoogvliet is about 712 metres away. There are also an Ekoplaza and a SPAR within about 900 metres. These distances are measured as the crow flies from the home.
What public transport options are available near this home?
The nearest bus stop is Leiden, Zijlsingel, about 227 metres away, with bus line 3. The stop Leiden, Plantage, about 266 metres away, has lines 169, 182, 183 and 187. The stop Leiden, Burggravenlaan, about 284 metres away, has lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 187. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 1.3 km away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district, not just this neighbourhood, give 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. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another resident mentions that the station is nearby and that they don't feel unsafe coming home late at night.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also mentions insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glazing and wall insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The label is a fact, and the insulation features are stated by the agent.
