Meerburg, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hoge Rijndijk sits in a lively part of Leiden, with a leafy park just around the corner. At 110 m² it's a good deal larger than the average in the neighbourhood, and with an A energy label it's efficient too. The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side compared to the Meerburg average of €475,900, but you're paying for extra space and a prime energy rating. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in size and price.
Meerburg is a diverse area with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing, lots of singles and a fair number of families. The park and playground are a couple of streets away, and the neighbourhood has a good range of shops and restaurants within walking distance. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the CBS data shows a relatively high turnover of homes, with 28 sold in the recent period. The neighbourhood Meerburg is well connected and popular with people who work in the city.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. There are several schools nearby: Bonaventura College is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool St. Joseph is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, from museums to theatres, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Alpina Makelaardij, Alpina Rijnsburg (voorheen De Leeuw Makelaardij), and Alpina Leiden (voorheen De Leeuw Makelaardij).
Details of this home
Hoge Rijndijk 160A, Leiden
Data from Meerburg
Data from Meerburg
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About Hoge Rijndijk 160A, Leiden
The asking price is 25% above the average asking price in Meerburg (€475,900), but the apartment is also 26% larger than the neighbourhood average (87 m²). With an A energy label and a 1920s building in a central location, the premium reflects the extra space and efficiency. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value those extras.
At 110 m², it's 26% larger than the average apartment in Meerburg, which is 87 m². That's a significant difference, especially in a city where space is at a premium.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. That means lower heating costs and a smaller environmental footprint compared to older homes. Only 10% of homes in Meerburg have label A or better, so this is a standout feature.
Leiden Centraal station is 2.4 km away, about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary) is 471 m away, and Basisschool St. Joseph (primary) is 766 m away. Both are within a ten-minute walk, making the school run easy.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, so it's around the corner. Great for a morning jog or an evening stroll.
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