Duyvendakstraat 4
Professorenwijk-Oost, Leiden
AreaA classic terraced house on a leafy street
This 1957 terraced house on Duyvendakstraat sits in a quiet, established part of Leiden. With 122 m² of living space over three floors, it feels spacious and solidly built. The price of €575,000 is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €426,800, but the floor area is 44% larger than the typical 85 m² in the area, so the price per square metre is actually in line with the market. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in size and price.
Professorenwijk-Oost: a leafy, academic enclave
Professorenwijk-Oost is a quiet, green neighbourhood with wide streets and pre-1970 housing. The area has a strong academic feel, close to the university and the city centre. With 1,275 residents, it's a mix of families, couples and singles, about a quarter of households have children. The average household size is 1.8, and incomes are above average for Leiden. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the atmosphere is calm and residential. The Professorenwijk-Oost neighbourhood is known for its leafy character and proximity to the city.
Daily life on Duyvendakstraat
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance: Basisschool St. Joseph is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like Bonaventura Agora Leiden and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden are also nearby. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable on foot or by bike. The municipality of Leiden offers a compact, historic city with all amenities close at hand.
At the time of writing
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Funda and Emil NVM Makelaars.
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About Duyvendakstraat 4, Leiden
Is €575,000 a fair price for this house?
The asking price of €575,000 is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €426,800. However, this house is also 44% larger than the typical home in the area (122 m² vs 85 m²). On a price-per-square-metre basis, it's roughly in line with the market. The neighbourhood has a median price of €375,000 and a maximum of €695,000, so this home sits in the upper range.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a house built in 1957. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label C and 16.7% have label A. A C label means the home is reasonably efficient but not as good as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better insulation could improve the rating.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague or Rotterdam straightforward. The neighbourhood is well-connected by train.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool St. Joseph is 285 m away, and secondary schools like Bonaventura Agora Leiden (349 m) and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (366 m) are also close. The International School Leiden is 460 m away. The area is well-served for education.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Professorenwijk-Oost is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of families and professionals. It has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (79%) and a low crime rate (56 total crimes). The area is close to the city centre and the university, giving it a calm but connected feel.
How big is the garden?
You would need to view the property to see the outdoor space.
What is the property type?
This is a terraced house (tussenwoning), built in 1957. It has three floors and 122 m² of living space. Terraced houses in Leiden vary, but this one is larger than average for the neighbourhood.
