Marewijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 18th-century corner house on Clarensteeg sits in the heart of Leiden, with the lively city centre just a few minutes' walk away. At 87 m² and with a 50 m² plot, it's a compact but characterful home. The asking price of €589,000 is 24% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is on the high side compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Leiden.
Marewijk is a dense, urban neighbourhood in Leiden's historic centre. With over 3,000 residents and a very high address density, it's a lively area. Two residents describe it as functional and close to everything, though lacking in nature. One says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another notes: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The neighbourhood Marewijk is popular with students and young professionals, with many single-person households.
For your daily shopping, a SPAR is on your doorstep, and a Dirk is just around the corner. For fresh bread or a quick meal, the city centre's restaurants are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within walking distance: Vrije School Mareland is a five-minute walk, and De Pionier is about ten minutes away. The municipality Leiden offers excellent amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Stokman Van Duren NVM makelaars-taxateurs.
Details of this home
Clarensteeg 24, Leiden
Satisfactory · 2 residents
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
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About Clarensteeg 24, Leiden
The asking price is 24% above the average asking price in Marewijk (€476,500) and also above the median (€442,500). Given the historic character and central location, the price is on the high side compared to other homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
The home has energy label E. This means it is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, 41.7% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for an older property.
Marewijk is very popular with students. Around 40% of residents are aged 15,25, and many live in single-person households. Residents mention that the area is lively and safe, though there can be noise from students and partygoers. The neighbourhood feel is not strong, but that's common in a student area.
A SPAR is just 64 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in seconds. A Dirk is 197 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 383 metres. For organic products, Ekoplaza is 481 metres, and Jumbo is 582 metres. All are within easy walking distance.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well connected by bus as well, according to residents.
The home has a plot of 50 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden, courtyard, or other outdoor space. You would need to check the property details with the agent.
In the most recent data, there were 184 reported crimes in the neighbourhood. Given the high population density and central location, this is not unusual for a city centre area. Residents say they don't feel unsafe coming home late at night.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Marewijk
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