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Haagweg-Noord, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on De Genestetstraat 2B sits in a remarkably peaceful pocket of the city. The listing does not state a year of construction, so some details about the building's age are missing. At 130 m², it's 43% larger than the average apartment in the neighbourhood, and the asking price of €525,000 is in line with the market given the size and energy label C. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely, but this one stands out for its generous floor area.
Haagweg-Noord is a neighbourhood with a split personality: some residents call it an "oasis of calm" while others note it's "cosy, everyone chats with each other on the street." One resident sums it up: "Young old a mix of different cultures and environments." The area has a strong sense of community, with a newsletter and information evenings. It's very centrally located, close to Leiden Central and the centre, yet remarkably quiet. The neighbourhood Haagweg-Noord is home to many singles (660 one-person households) and a growing number of young families, so there's a bit more going on with children playing outside.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and there's an AH to go and Aldi a couple of streets away. The municipality Leiden has plenty of schools within walking distance: the Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging is a five-minute walk, and De Morskring and Basisschool Pacelli are both about a ten-minute walk. A park or public garden is just a couple of streets away, perfect for a quick escape from the city bustle.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Hypodomus Leiden and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
De Genestetstraat 2B, Leiden
Very good · 3 residents
Cosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is an oasis of calm, inhabited by true Leideners. It is very centrally located, close to Leiden Central and the centre of Leiden. Despite the central location, the neighbourhood is remarkably quiet. The people here are very private and reserved; I don't know my neighbours well. Although greenery is lacking in the neighbourhood, there is a playground. All in all, the neighbourhood offers a quiet environment, despite the limited social interaction and the lack of green spaces.
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About De Genestetstraat 2B, Leiden
The asking price of €525,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €500,846, but the apartment is 130 m², which is 43% larger than the typical 91 m² in Haagweg-Noord. Given the size and energy label C, the price is in line with the market.
Haagweg-Noord is a quiet, centrally located neighbourhood with a mix of residents. Reviews mention it's an 'oasis of calm' yet 'cosy' with good community spirit. It's close to Leiden Central and the city centre, but remarkably peaceful. There's a playground and a park nearby, though some residents note a lack of greenery.
Leiden Central station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: Jumbo is about 800 m away, and AH to go, Aldi, and Ekoplaza are also within a kilometre. For daily shopping, you're well covered.
Primary schools include Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging (337 m), De Morskring (569 m), and Basisschool Pacelli (569 m). Secondary schools are about 1.2 km away on average.
The listing does not state the year of construction. This detail is not provided by the agent, so it's unknown from the available data.
The listing does not mention a garden or outdoor space. The plot size is not given, so it's not possible to say whether there is any private outdoor area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Haagweg-Noord
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