Octavialaan 53
Roomburg, Leiden
AreaA modern end-of-terrace house on a leafy street
This end-of-terrace house on Octavialaan sits in a quiet, well-kept part of Leiden. Built in 2006, it has an A energy label and a floor area of 171 m² on a 155 m² plot. The asking price of €799,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €699,500, but it reflects the modern build and efficient layout. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
Roomburg: a green, family-oriented neighbourhood
Roomburg is a green, spacious neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and modern homes. Three-quarters of the housing stock was built between 1990 and 2010, and 54% are single-family homes. The area is popular with families, about 40% of households have children, and the average household size is 2.4. Incomes are around the national average. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data paints a picture of a stable, family-friendly area. The Roomburg neighbourhood has a low crime rate and plenty of green space.
Daily life on Octavialaan
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Lidl is a ten-minute walk away. Several primary schools are within walking distance: Basisschool St. Joseph is a couple of streets away, and International School Leiden and De Bernardusschool are also close by. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden on your doorstep, and a GP practice is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, from restaurants to a library.
At the time of writing
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars. The details are based on the information provided by the agent at the time of writing.
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About Octavialaan 53, Leiden
Is €799,000 a fair price for this house?
The asking price of €799,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €699,500 and the median of €699,500. However, this is a modern end-of-terrace house (built 2006) with an A energy label, which commands a premium. The average price per m² in Roomburg is €5,174, and this home works out to about €4,672 per m², so it is not out of line for its specifications.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Roomburg is a green, family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing. About 54% of homes are single-family, and 74% are owner-occupied. The area has a low crime rate (80 total offences) and good access to parks, the nearest park is just 200 metres away. It is a quiet, well-maintained area popular with families and older residents alike.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a 40-minute walk.
What schools are nearby?
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Basisschool St. Joseph (669 m), International School Leiden (747 m), and De Bernardusschool (752 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.7 km away. The area has a total of 77 schools within 5 km.
What supermarkets are close by?
SPAR is just 568 metres away, so you can walk there in about 7 minutes. Lidl is about 1 km away, and Dekamarkt, PLUS, and Albert Heijn are within 1.5 km. There are 34 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice.
How energy efficient is this home?
The home has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 100% of homes have label A, so this is in line with the local stock. You can expect low heating costs compared to older homes.
What is the garden like?
The plot size is 155 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden, terrace, or other outdoor space.
