Noordvest, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Korte Mare sits right in the lively centre of Leiden, surrounded by historic streets and canals. At 28 m² it is compact, but the location is hard to beat. The home dates from 1901 and has an energy label G, so heating costs will be something to factor in. With a price of €225,000, it is significantly below the neighbourhood average asking price of €702,727, partly because of its size. For comparison, studios in Leiden typically sell for less than family homes, but this one is still keenly priced for the city centre.
Noordvest is the historic heart of Leiden, with a very high density of addresses (5,968 per km²) and mostly pre-war buildings (75%). It is a neighbourhood of singles: 805 one-person households out of 1,730 residents, and the average household size is just 1.4. One resident sums it up: "Leiden city centre; more versatile than you think!", adding that the beautiful old streets, market and town hall make it feel like home. The neighbourhood Noordvest is lively and urban, with a mix of students, young professionals and long-term locals.
For groceries, you have a Dirk just 49 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A SPAR is a couple of streets away, and a Jumbo is a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Vrije School Mareland is just around the corner, and De Pionier primary school is a five-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers all the amenities of a compact city: restaurants, a library and parks are all within walking distance. The central station is a ten-minute walk away, making it easy to reach other cities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Muns Makelaarshuis and Pararius. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
Details of this home
Korte Mare 34G, Leiden
Good · 1 resident
As the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
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About Korte Mare 34G, Leiden
The asking price of €225,000 is 68% below the neighbourhood average of €702,727, but that average is skewed by larger family homes. For a 28 m² studio in the city centre, the price is in line with what you would expect, especially given the energy label G, which means higher running costs. Comparable studios in Leiden typically sell for less than the overall neighbourhood average.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home has poor insulation and high heating costs are to be expected. In the neighbourhood, 58.3% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a pre-war building. You would need to budget for significant energy bills.
Excellent, a Dirk supermarket is just 49 metres away, so you can pop out for bread and milk in seconds. A SPAR is 217 metres away, and a Jumbo is 421 metres. For fresh produce and other essentials, you are well covered within a five-minute walk.
The nearest primary school is Vrije School Mareland, 238 metres away. De Pionier is 606 metres, and Haanstra Basisschool is 783 metres. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (Socrates location) is 948 metres away. All are within walking distance.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam, The Hague and other cities quickly.
Korte Mare is in the very centre of Leiden, so it is lively rather than quiet. The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses and many restaurants and bars nearby. If you enjoy city-centre buzz, this is ideal, but if you prefer peace and quiet, you might find it busy.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Noordvest
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