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Marewijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1750s corner house on the Oude Vest is a real character property, right in the thick of Leiden's historic centre. With 131 m² of living space spread over several floors, it's a generous home for someone who values period features and a central address. At €725,000, it's the priciest of the 12 homes currently for sale in Marewijk and sits 52% above the neighbourhood's average asking price, a reflection of its size and unique character. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leiden in this price bracket are rare.
Marewijk is a dense, urban neighbourhood right in the centre of Leiden. With over 6,000 addresses per km², it's about as city-centre as it gets. Two residents describe it as functional and lively, with everything close by, supermarkets, a pharmacy, and the GP are all within walking distance. One notes: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful." The flipside: noise from students and partygoers is common, and green space is limited. "You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green," says one resident. The neighbourhood Marewijk is overwhelmingly pre-war housing (92%), with a young population, nearly 40% are between 15 and 25.
For your morning bread, Dirk and SPAR are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Vrije School Mareland and De Pionier, both about five minutes away. The municipality Leiden has a dense network of amenities, so you'll find restaurants, a library, and a park all within a few minutes' walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, handy for trips to The Hague or Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars. The energy label is G, which means high heating costs are to be expected, a common trait for a house of this age.
Details of this home
Oude Vest 133, 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 Oude Vest 133, Leiden
At €725,000, this is the most expensive home currently for sale in Marewijk. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €476,500, and the median is €442,500. However, this house is also much larger than average: 131 m² versus 74 m². So the price per m² (around €5,534) is actually below the neighbourhood average of €6,730. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the historic character and central location.
Marewijk is a lively, student-heavy neighbourhood in the centre of Leiden. It's very urban, with a high density of addresses. Residents appreciate that everything is close by, shops, healthcare, and the station are all within walking distance. The downsides are noise from students and a lack of green space. There isn't a strong sense of community, partly because many residents are students. The neighbourhood is safe, even late at night.
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.
Energy label G is the lowest rating, meaning the home is not energy-efficient. You can expect high heating costs, especially in winter. The house dates from 1750, so it likely has single glazing and poor insulation. In the neighbourhood, 42% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a historic property.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. Dirk and SPAR are just around the corner (about 240 m), and Albert Heijn is about 300 m away. Ekoplaza and Jumbo are a bit further, around 600-700 m.
There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk. Vrije School Mareland and De Pionier are both about 400 m away. Haanstra Basisschool is about 800 m, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is about 900 m. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 900 m away.
Residents feel safe, even when coming home late at night. One resident says: "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." The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 184, but this is for the whole area and includes a range of offences.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Marewijk
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