Slaaghwijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Sparrenrode sits in a quiet part of Leiden's Merenwijk district. With 116 m² of living space and a 104 m² plot, it offers more room than many homes in the area. The asking price of €495,000 is 39% above the neighbourhood average of €355,700, which puts it on the high side compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Leiden.
Slaaghwijk is part of the Merenwijk, a leafy area built in the 1970s. One resident describes it as a "Child-friendly neighbourhood with many schools and shops in the heart of the Merenwijk. People look out for each other and if something is wrong, there is a helpful neighbour. There is a beautiful park including a petting zoo." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many families and a strong sense of community. Most homes here were built between 1970 and 1990, and the area scores high on urbanity with over 3,000 addresses per km². Read more about neighbourhood Slaaghwijk.
Daily errands are easy: Dirk, Albert Heijn and Lidl are all just around the corner. For primary schools, Brede School Merenwijk is a couple of streets away, and OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster are within a five-minute walk. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is also nearby for secondary education. A park with a petting zoo is just a few minutes' walk, perfect for weekend outings. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, from restaurants to a library, all within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Frans Spendel Makelaardij and also appears on other channels. The energy label is D, which is less efficient than much of the current housing stock in the neighbourhood.
Details of this home
Sparrenrode 43, Leiden
Very good · 1 resident
Child-friendly with many schools and shops in the heart of the Merenwijk. Public transport comes via the ring road and from there you can go anywhere within walking distance. People look out for each other and if something is wrong, there is a helpful neighbour. There is a beautiful park including a petting zoo.
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Data from Slaaghwijk
43 within 5 km
90 within 5 km
About Sparrenrode 43, Leiden
The asking price is 39% above the average asking price in Slaaghwijk (€355,700) and also above the maximum asking price of €469,000 for homes currently for sale. However, this is a corner house with a larger floor area (116 m²) than the neighbourhood average (94 m²). Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €376,483, so the price is on the high side.
The home has energy label D. In Slaaghwijk, 27.3% of homes for sale have a label D or lower, while 36.4% have label B and 9.1% have label A. Label D means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes, but it is not uncommon for a house built in 1974.
Slaaghwijk is described by a resident as child-friendly, with many schools and shops, a park with a petting zoo, and helpful neighbours. The area has a mix of ages, with 740 households with children and a high proportion of families. Primary schools are within walking distance, and there is a secondary school nearby.
The nearest train station is 4.1 km away, so it is not within walking distance. However, the resident mentions that public transport comes via the ring road, and from there you can go anywhere.
At €495,000 for 116 m², the price per m² is about €4,267. The neighbourhood average price per m² for homes currently for sale is €3,816, so this home is priced higher per square metre. This reflects its corner-house status and larger plot.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot is 104 m², which could include outdoor space, but no details are provided.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Slaaghwijk
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