Slaaghwijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 90 m² apartment on Zijldonk sits in Slaaghwijk, a calm part of the Merenwijk district. Built in 1973 and with energy label B, it's a solid, efficient home. The asking price of €325,000 is exactly the median for the neighbourhood, so it's in line with the market. For context, apartments in Leiden average around €3,816 per m².
Slaaghwijk is a close-knit area with a strong community feel. One resident describes it as a "Child-friendly neighbourhood" and adds: "People look out for each other and if something is wrong, there is a helpful neighbour." The area has many families, about 42% of households have children, and a mix of ages, with a good number of young and middle-aged adults. It's a place where you know your neighbours. Read more about the neighbourhood Slaaghwijk.
Your morning routine is easy here. Lidl is just around the corner, Dirk is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, Brede School Merenwijk is on your doorstep, and De Dukdalf is a short walk. The park with a petting zoo is a couple of streets away, perfect for a weekend stroll. The municipality Leiden keeps the area well-maintained.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Geurts Makelaars, Hypotheken en Verzekeringen and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Zijldonk 73, Leiden
Very good · 1 resident
Child-friendly with many schools and shops in the heart of the Merenwijk. Public transport comes via the ring road and from there you can go anywhere within walking distance. People look out for each other and if something is wrong, there is a helpful neighbour. There is a beautiful park including a petting zoo.
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About Zijldonk 73, Leiden
Yes, it's right on the median for Slaaghwijk, where apartments sell for between €300,000 and €469,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,816, and this one works out to about €3,611 per m², so it's slightly below average, a fair deal.
Slaaghwijk is a family-friendly area with a strong community spirit. One resident says people look out for each other. There's a park with a petting zoo nearby, and the area has a mix of ages, from young children to retirees. It's a quiet, safe place to live.
Leiden Centraal station is 4.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 15-minute bus ride. There are bus stops on the ring road within walking distance.
Lidl is 375 m away, Dirk is 424 m, and Albert Heijn is 550 m, all within a short walk. For primary schools, Brede School Merenwijk is 258 m away, and De Dukdalf is 678 m. There are also several other schools within a kilometre.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes. In Slaaghwijk, 36.4% of homes have label B, so it's a common and good standard.
Currently there are 10 apartments for sale in Slaaghwijk, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €469,000. The average time to sell is 61 days, so the market is fairly balanced.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Slaaghwijk