A semi-detached home on a vast plot
This semi-detached home on Mekelweg sits in the TU-Campus neighbourhood of Delft, a unique area dominated by university buildings and student housing. With a floor area of 9,156 m² and a plot of 169,096 m², this is an extraordinary property, more an institutional building than a typical home. The asking price of €225,000 is remarkably low for the size, but reflects the specialised nature of the property. For context, see other semi-detached houses in Delft.
TU-Campus: a university enclave
The neighbourhood TU-Campus is essentially the campus of Delft University of Technology. With 2,750 residents, it's densely populated but almost entirely students and young academics, 1,465 residents are 15-25 and 1,235 are 25-45. Nearly all households are single-person (2,125 out of 2,410), and there are virtually no families with children. The area is very urban (address density 2,323 per km²). No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is a SPAR just around the corner, with a Lidl and PLUS a couple of streets away. Schools are within walking distance: the International School Delft is a ten-minute walk, and several primary schools are within 1.2-1.5 km. The municipality Delft offers all city amenities, with a train station 2.5 km away and a park just 200 m from the door.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via SQM Vastgoed.
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About Mekelweg 8, Delft
Is €225,000 a fair price for this property?
The asking price is €225,000 for a semi-detached home with 9,156 m² of floor space on a plot of 169,096 m². That works out at about €25 per m² of floor area, which is extremely low compared to typical residential prices in Delft. However, this is not a standard home, it's a large institutional building on the university campus. The price reflects its specialised use, not a bargain for a family house.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D, which is average for a building of this age (1959). Label D means moderate energy efficiency, heating and electricity costs will be noticeable but not extreme. In the TU-Campus neighbourhood, 90% of homes have label A and 10% have A+, so this property is less efficient than most in the area.
How big is the plot and what can you do with it?
The plot is 169,096 m², that's nearly 17 hectares. This is an enormous piece of land, far larger than a typical residential garden. The property is located on the TU Delft campus, so the plot likely includes university buildings, parking, or green spaces. It's not a private garden but part of the campus infrastructure.
What is the neighbourhood like?
TU-Campus is the heart of Delft University of Technology. It's a very urban, student-dominated area with 2,750 residents, mostly young adults aged 15-45. There are almost no families or elderly people. The area has a high density of addresses and is lively during term time. Amenities like supermarkets and schools are within walking distance, and the city centre is a short bike ride away.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle. Delft station has direct connections to The Hague, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. The International School Delft (primary) is 912 m away, and there are multiple primary schools within 1.2-1.5 km, such as Monseigneur Bekkersschool and Prins Mauritsschool. For secondary education, PrO Grotius is 1.1 km away and Mercurius is 1.4 km away.
