Houtkwartier, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Swammerdampad sits in a quiet corner of Leiden, with the university buildings and the botanical gardens just a couple of streets away. At 96 m² it is a third larger than the average home in the neighbourhood, and with energy label A it is efficient to run. The asking price of €575,000 is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €425,000, which puts it on the high side, but it is also the largest and most energy-efficient of the three apartments currently for sale in Houtkwartier. For context, apartments in Leiden vary widely in size and price.
Houtkwartier is a compact, leafy district just east of Leiden's historic centre. With over 1,900 residents and a high address density of 2,534 per km², it feels lively yet green. The population is mixed: many singles and couples, but also a fair number of families with children. Incomes are around the city average. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area is known for its stately 19th-century villas and modern apartment blocks. The Houtkwartier neighbourhood is well connected by bike and on foot.
For daily groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, and a Jumbo and Dirk within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close by: the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are both a couple of streets away, and there is a primary school within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting easy. For a coffee or dinner out, several restaurants are just a five-minute walk away. The municipality of Leiden offers a rich cultural scene and plenty of parks.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Clingendael Makelaars, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Swammerdampad 9, Leiden
Data from Houtkwartier
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About Swammerdampad 9, Leiden
The asking price is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €425,000, but this apartment is also 33% larger than the average home in Houtkwartier (96 m² vs 72 m²) and has an A energy label. It is the most expensive of the three apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €525,667, so the price is on the high side but reflects the size and efficiency.
Houtkwartier is a dense, green neighbourhood just east of Leiden's centre. It has a mix of singles, couples and families, with a high address density of 2,534 per km². The area is quiet but well connected, with the train station a ten-minute walk away. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood is known for its leafy streets and proximity to the university.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.5 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague or Rotterdam straightforward.
An AH to go is just around the corner at 379 m, and another AH to go and an Aldi are about 600 m away. A Jumbo is 713 m and a Dirk is 902 m, both within a ten-minute walk.
Several secondary schools are very close: Beroepscollege Leystede at 108 m, Bonaventura Lyceum at 217 m, and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum at 217 m. A primary school is 700 m away. The area is well served for education.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. Heating costs will be relatively low compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 12.5% of homes have label A, while 75% have label B.
Currently there are three apartments for sale in Houtkwartier. This one is the most expensive and the largest. The cheapest is €275,000, and the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €425,000.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Houtkwartier
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