Vreewijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1880 corner house on Rijn en Schiekade has a classic facade and a generous 130 m² of living space. The energy label G means you'll want to budget for heating. At €749,000, the asking price is 24% above the neighbourhood average of €606,143, so it's on the high side. Compare it with other end-of-terrace houses in Leiden to see how it stacks up.
Vreewijk is a dense, lively neighbourhood with a mix of students and families. The area is very urban (address density 4964 per km²), yet it has a park just a five-minute walk away. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the CBS data shows a young population: many 15-25 year olds and a fair share of over-65s. Most homes are owner-occupied (73%) and pre-war. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Vreewijk page.
For groceries, you have Lidl and SPAR just around the corner, and AH XL a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Basisschool De Ley and Leimundo, are within a few minutes' walk. A train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable on foot. The municipality Leiden page has more on local amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via LEK® makelaars & taxateurs B.V.
Details of this home
Rijn en Schiekade 117, Leiden
Data from Vreewijk
Data from Vreewijk
46 within 5 km
93 within 5 km
About Rijn en Schiekade 117, Leiden
The asking price is 24% above the average asking price in Vreewijk (€606,143) and also above the median of €550,000. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €720,889, so this one is priced at the upper end. You're paying a premium for the corner-house type and the 130 m² floor area.
Label G is the least efficient rating, so heating costs will be high. The home dates from 1880 and likely has poor insulation. You may want to factor in potential renovation costs for energy improvements. In the neighbourhood, 60% of homes have label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
Vreewijk has a mix of residents: many young adults (15-25) and a significant number of over-65s. About 250 households have children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance. The area is very urban with a high address density, but there's a park nearby. It's a lively, central location.
Lidl and SPAR are both within 500 metres, so you can walk there in a few minutes. AH XL is about 700 metres away, and Ekoplaza and Hoogvliet are within a kilometre. For daily shopping, you have plenty of options just around the corner.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to other cities. The neighbourhood is well-connected by train.
The plot is 392 m², which is generous for a corner house in the city. However, the listing does not specify whether there is a garden. You would need to check the property details or view the home to see the outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vreewijk