Vreewijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 107 m² apartment on Hugo de Grootstraat sits in a stately 1898 building with energy label B. The home is priced at €589,000, which is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €550,000 but below the average of €606,143, a fair price for its size and period charm. For context, apartments in Leiden typically command around €5,125 per m².
Vreewijk is a lively, central part of Leiden with a very high density (4,964 addresses per km²). The area is home to many students and young professionals, 35% of residents are aged 15,25, and 35% are 25,45. It's a mix of singles (865 one-person households) and families (250 with children). The neighbourhood Vreewijk has a strong urban feel, with plenty of restaurants and cafés just around the corner.
For your morning bread, SPAR is on your doorstep, and Lidl is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within a few streets: Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh, OBS Lucas van Leyden, and Basisschool De Ley. The municipality Leiden offers excellent amenities, with a park or garden just a five-minute walk away and a train station a ten-minute walk from home.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Kerkvliet Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Hugo de Grootstraat 109, Leiden
Data from Vreewijk
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About Hugo de Grootstraat 109, Leiden
The asking price of €589,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €550,000 but below the average sold price of €720,889. Given the 107 m² floor area and energy label B, the price per m² (€5,505) is a bit higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,125, but the period character and central location justify the premium.
The home has energy label B, which is quite efficient for a building from 1898. You can expect reasonable energy costs, though older construction may still require attention to insulation. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label C and 60% have D or lower, so this apartment performs better than most.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague, or other cities straightforward.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh (190 m), OBS Lucas van Leyden (356 m), and Basisschool De Ley (383 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.6 km away.
Currently, there are 7 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €450,000 to €840,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 86 days, indicating a steady market.
In the most recent data, Vreewijk recorded 90 total crimes. Given the high population density, this is a moderate figure. The area is generally considered safe, especially around the main streets.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vreewijk