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Rijndijkbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Roomburgerlaan sits in a lively part of Leiden, where the streets have an authentic feel and the centre is just a short walk away. At 45 m² it's a compact home, but with an energy label B it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €315,000 is well below the neighbourhood average of €609,438, partly because of the smaller size, so it's a keen entry point into the local market. For more context, see other apartments in Leiden.
The Rijndijkbuurt scores a 7.19 out of 10 from two reviews. One resident calls it a "Lovely neighbourhood", "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another is more critical: "Nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads. Community gets a 2 because in my opinion nobody is really connected." So it's a neighbourhood with character, but the sense of community depends on where you are. The area is densely built (over 4,000 addresses per km²) and home to many singles and young adults. Read more about the neighbourhood Rijndijkbuurt.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk away. Schools are plentiful: the Bonaventura Agora Leiden secondary school is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool St. Joseph is within a five-minute walk. There's also a park or public garden on your doorstep, perfect for a quick breather. The municipality Leiden offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Apollo Makelaardij Regio Leiden, Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Roomburgerlaan 18A, Leiden
Good · 2 residents
Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden
Auto-translated to English by AIHello, there are nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads. Community gets a 2 because in my opinion nobody is really connected. No community centre, but also, nobody WANTS to connect with the neighbours either. Houses are poorly renovated. Lots of schools. Good amenities.
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About Roomburgerlaan 18A, Leiden
The asking price of €315,000 is 48% below the average asking price in the Rijndijkbuurt (€609,438), but the apartment is also smaller than average at 45 m². The price per square metre works out at €7,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,665 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The apartment has energy label B, which is quite efficient. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes in the area, 87.5% of homes in the Rijndijkbuurt were built before 1945, and half have labels D or lower. Label B means the home is well-insulated and should keep heating bills manageable.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. That makes commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague or other cities straightforward.
Based on two reviews, opinions vary. One resident describes a friendly, helpful community with an authentic feel. Another feels people keep to themselves and there's no real connection. The neighbourhood has many singles (650 one-person households) and a mix of ages, so you'll find a diverse group of residents.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, on your doorstep. One resident notes that there are nice parks to walk in, though they are broken up by roads. So green space is close, but not always continuous.
Sold homes in the Rijndijkbuurt took an average of 53 days to sell, which is fairly typical. With only 8 homes currently for sale, the market is not oversupplied, but there's no extreme urgency either.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rijndijkbuurt
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