Maredijk 88
Stationskwartier, Leiden
AreaA compact flat in the heart of Leiden
This 1910 apartment on Maredijk sits in the lively Stationskwartier, where the city buzz meets the convenience of a train station just around the corner. At 52 m² it's a compact home, but with an energy label B it's reasonably efficient for its age. The asking price of €300,000 is the lowest of the 15 flats currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 47% below the average asking price of €564,200, a keen entry point for anyone looking to buy in central Leiden. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in size and price.
Stationskwartier: a dense, urban neighbourhood
Stationskwartier is one of Leiden's most central areas, with a very high density of addresses (4,362 per km²). It's a neighbourhood of mostly single-person households (1,265 out of 1,860) and relatively few families with children (190). The average household size is just 1.5 people. No resident reviews are available for this area, but the figures paint a picture of a young, transient population, many residents are between 25 and 45 (1,220). The neighbourhood Stationskwartier is well-connected and urban.
Daily life on Maredijk
For your morning bread, the Dirk, Jumbo and Aldi are all within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Vrije School Mareland, is just a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like Beroepscollege Leystede and Het Waterland are also within easy walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city centre with all amenities close by.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via Kerkvliet Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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About Maredijk 88, Leiden
Is €300,000 a fair price for this flat?
At €300,000, this is the cheapest of the 15 flats currently for sale in Stationskwartier and 47% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €564,200. However, the flat is also smaller than average (52 m² vs 94 m²). Given the central location and energy label B, the price is keen for a compact starter home in Leiden.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Stationskwartier is a very urban, densely populated area with a young demographic, most residents are between 25 and 45. It's a neighbourhood of singles and couples rather than families, with a high turnover of residents. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
How energy efficient is this home?
The flat has an energy label B, which is good for a home built in 1910. In the neighbourhood, 37.5% of homes have label A+ or better, and 20.8% have label A, so this flat is above average in efficiency for its age. You can expect reasonable energy costs.
What schools are near Maredijk?
The nearest primary school, Vrije School Mareland, is just 270 m away, a couple of streets. For secondary education, Beroepscollege Leystede (552 m) and Het Waterland (562 m) are both within a five-minute walk. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes the flat very convenient for commuters travelling to Amsterdam, The Hague or other cities.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, several supermarkets are within a five-minute walk: AH to go (409 m), Dirk (476 m), Jumbo (487 m), and Aldi (531 m). You'll have no trouble doing daily shopping on foot.
