A well-kept apartment in a green part of Leiden
This apartment on Zijldonk sits in the Merenwijk, a leafy district built in the 1970s. The home was priced at €325,000, which was exactly the median for the neighbourhood and in line with the market. Compared to other apartments in Leiden, this was a fair price for a 90 m² home with an energy label B. This home has not been online since 12 August 2026.
Slaaghwijk: a child-friendly neighbourhood with a village feel
Slaaghwijk is part of the larger Merenwijk and feels calm and green. One resident describes it as a "Child-friendly neighbourhood" with many schools and shops in the heart of the Merenwijk. They add: "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." Based on this single review, the neighbourhood scores an 8.25 out of 10. Most homes here were built between 1970 and 1990, and the area is predominantly family-oriented. For more context, see the Slaaghwijk neighbourhood.
Daily life: shops, schools and green spaces on your doorstep
For your daily groceries, a Lidl is just around the corner, with a Dirk and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Brede School Merenwijk, is a five-minute walk. Other schools like De Dukdalf and Zijlwijkschool are within a ten-minute walk. A park with a petting zoo is on your doorstep, and the neighbourhood has a small shopping centre with a restaurant and a library. For broader amenities, the municipality of Leiden offers everything you need.
Available through multiple channels
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Geurts Makelaars, Hypotheken en Verzekeringen.
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About Zijldonk 73, Leiden
Was €325,000 a fair price for this apartment?
Yes, €325,000 was exactly the median price for apartments in Slaaghwijk, so it was in line with the market. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,816, and this home had 90 m², which worked out to about €3,611 per m², slightly below the average. Given the energy label B and the quiet location, the price was reasonable.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Slaaghwijk is a child-friendly, green neighbourhood in the Merenwijk district. One resident calls it a "Child-friendly neighbourhood" with many schools and shops, and notes that neighbours look out for each other. There is a beautiful park with a petting zoo. The area is mostly built in the 1970s and has a calm, family-oriented atmosphere.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 4.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. There are also bus connections via the ring road, as mentioned by a resident.
What shops are nearby?
For daily groceries, you have a Lidl at 375 metres, a Dirk at 424 metres, and an Albert Heijn at 550 metres, all within a five- to ten-minute walk. There is also a Hoogvliet and another Albert Heijn within a kilometre. The neighbourhood has a small shopping centre with a restaurant and a library.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is Brede School Merenwijk at 258 metres, a five-minute walk. Other primary schools within a ten-minute walk include De Dukdalf, Zijlwijkschool, De Singel, and De Viersprong. Secondary schools are about 1.5 km away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. In the neighbourhood, 36.4% of homes have label B, so this is typical for the area.
How many homes like this were for sale in the neighbourhood?
At the time, there were 10 apartments for sale in Slaaghwijk, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €469,000. The average price was €355,700, so this home at €325,000 was on the lower end. In the past year, 29 apartments were sold, with an average selling time of 61 days.
