Roomburg, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1920s corner house on Hoge Rijndijk sits in a leafy part of Leiden, with a generous 345 m² plot and 138 m² of living space. The energy label is D, which is worth noting because most homes for sale in the neighbourhood have a better rating. At €750,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €699,500, but the plot size and corner position add value. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
Roomburg is a calm, green neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and newer homes. Around half the housing stock is made up of single-family houses, and three-quarters are owner-occupied. The area has a strong family feel, with many households with children and a relatively high proportion of residents aged 45 to 65. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS figures show a low crime rate and good access to parks, the nearest park is just a couple of streets away. Neighbourhood Roomburg is a well-established part of Leiden.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Lidl is a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within easy reach: School Kastanjelaan is a couple of streets away, Kon Julianaschool is a five-minute walk, and Willem de Zwijger is also close. Secondary schools are a bit further, with Bonaventura Agora Leiden about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Kerkvliet Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Hoge Rijndijk 219, Leiden
Data from Roomburg
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About Hoge Rijndijk 219, Leiden
The asking price of €750,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €699,500 and the average sold price of €659,417. However, this home has a large plot of 345 m² and is a corner house, which typically commands a premium. The price per m² is about €5,435, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,174 per m². Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra land and the corner position.
Energy label D means the home is moderately efficient. You can expect higher energy bills compared to a home with label A or B. In Roomburg, all other homes currently for sale have label A or better, so this home is less efficient than the local competition. It may be worth budgeting for potential improvements like better insulation or a more efficient heating system.
Roomburg is a family-friendly neighbourhood with many households with children and a high proportion of single-family homes. The area is quiet and green, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the crime rate is low. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, but a significant share of residents are between 45 and 65, giving it a settled feel.
The closest supermarket is SPAR at 400 metres, just around the corner. Lidl is 650 metres away (a five-minute walk), and Albert Heijn is 935 metres away (a ten-minute walk). For more variety, Dirk is about 1.5 km away. Daily shopping is easily done on foot or by bike.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The distance means the home is not right next to the station, but it is still accessible for commuting.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: School Kastanjelaan (292 m), Kon Julianaschool (519 m), and Willem de Zwijger (655 m). For secondary education, Bonaventura Agora Leiden (916 m) and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (956 m) are about a ten-minute walk away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Roomburg