Under offer
Rijndijkbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Catharinastraat in Leiden has the authentic look of a 1910 home, with a floor area of 70 m² and a small plot of 58 m². The energy label is F, so heating costs will be on the higher side. At €350,000, the asking price is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €609,438, which makes it a keen option for buyers looking for a pre-war home in the city. For comparison, other end-of-terrace houses in Leiden in this price range are rare.
The neighbourhood Rijndijkbuurt is a dense urban area with over 4,000 addresses per km². It has a mix of ages and household types, with many singles and a fair number of families. One resident describes it as 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 gives a more mixed review: "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." So opinions vary, but the location near the centre is a clear plus.
For your daily shopping, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with SPAR and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is on your doorstep, and Basisschool St. Joseph is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, and the city centre is easily reachable on foot or by bike.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Kompas makelaars & taxateurs and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Catharinastraat 12, 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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39 within 5 km
87 within 5 km
About Catharinastraat 12, Leiden
The asking price of €350,000 is 43% below the average asking price in Rijndijkbuurt (€609,438) and also below the median of €530,000. However, the home is smaller than average (70 m² vs 116 m²) and has an energy label F, which means higher energy costs. Given the lower price per m² (€5,000 vs the neighbourhood average of €5,665), it is priced keenly for a pre-war corner house in Leiden.
Rijndijkbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of residents: many singles, some families, and a significant number of young adults. Reviews are mixed, some praise the friendly atmosphere and convenient location, while others note a lack of community spirit and poorly renovated houses. There are several parks nearby, though they are intersected by roads.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
There are several schools within walking distance. Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary) is just 78 m away, and Bonaventura Agora Leiden (secondary) is 189 m away. For primary education, Basisschool St. Joseph is 637 m away, and the International School Leiden is 771 m away.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 612 m, followed by SPAR at 636 m and Albert Heijn at 884 m. All are within a ten-minute walk, so daily groceries are easy to get.
The energy label is F, which is very poor. This means the home is not well insulated and heating costs will be high. You should expect to spend significantly on energy bills compared to a home with a better label. Renovations to improve insulation could be costly but may be worthwhile in the long run.
Currently, there are 8 homes for sale in Rijndijkbuurt, with an average asking price of €609,438 and an average size of 116 m². This corner house is smaller and cheaper than most, so it stands out as a more affordable option in the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rijndijkbuurt
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