Roomburg, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Venusstraat sits in a leafy part of Leiden, with a generous 214 m² of living space and a 216 m² plot. Built in 2005 and with energy label A, it's efficient and modern. At €950,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €699,500, but the size is exceptional, 48% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leiden vary widely, and this one stands out for its space.
Roomburg is a calm, green part of Leiden with a mix of families and older residents. The neighbourhood has 2,940 inhabitants, many living in single-family homes (54% of the housing stock). It's a place where people tend to stay put, homes sell within about 60 days on average. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures suggest a settled community. The neighbourhood Roomburg is known for its proximity to parks and a relaxed atmosphere.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Lidl, Dekamarkt, PLUS and Hoogvliet are all within a ten-minute walk or short drive. Schools are close too: Basisschool St. Joseph and International School Leiden are a couple of streets away, and the Lorentz school is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and Bonaventura Agora Leiden are also within walking distance. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via RE/MAX.
Details of this home
Venusstraat 2, Leiden
Data from Roomburg
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About Venusstraat 2, Leiden
The asking price is €950,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €699,500 and the median of €699,500. However, this home is 48% larger than the typical home in Roomburg (214 m² vs 145 m²), and it's a corner house with a 216 m² plot, built in 2005 with energy label A. The price per m² works out at about €4,439, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,174 per m², so you're getting more space for your money.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low expected energy costs. All homes currently for sale in Roomburg have label A, so it's consistent with the local market.
The living area is 214 m², and the plot is 216 m². That's significantly larger than the average home in Roomburg, which has 145 m² of living space. The house was built in 2005, so it's relatively modern.
Roomburg is a green, residential area with a mix of families and older residents. It has a low crime rate (80 total offences) and is close to parks, the nearest park or public garden is just 200 metres away. The area is well served by supermarkets and schools, and the train station is 3.1 km away.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km from the house. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. Leiden Centraal is the main station, with connections to Amsterdam, The Hague and other cities.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool St. Joseph is 448 metres away, International School Leiden is 537 metres, and Lorentz school is 671 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and Bonaventura Agora Leiden are both within 750 metres.
SPAR is just 472 metres away, so you can walk there in about 5 minutes. Lidl, Dekamarkt, PLUS and Hoogvliet are all within 1.5 km, making daily shopping easy.
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